Bandelier National Monument - Identification of Butterflies Page 2 (U.S. National Park Service)

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GREAT PURPLE HAIRSTREAK (Atlides halesus)
Wingspan .7 - .9"
Uncommon but have been seen in Frijoles Canyon. Mid to late summer.

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AMERICAN SNOUT (Libytheana carinenta)
Wingspan 1.2 - 1.4"
Rare. Has been seen in Frijoles Canyon. Unique for its long facial snout.

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ANISE SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio zelicaon)
Wingspan 3.5 - 4"
Less common than other swallowtails but relatively common in certain years. Notable black band across top margin of wings makes it distinguishable from other swallowtails.

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RED-SPOTTED PURPLE (Limenitis arthemis)
Wingspan 3 - 3.5"
Uncommon in park but has been seen in Frijoles Canyon.

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MORMON FRITILLARY (Speyeria mormonia)
Wingspan 1.8 - 2.1"
Common throughout the park but especially in riparian areas.

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BRAMBLE HAIRSTREAK (Callophrys perplexa)
.7 - .9"
Common, especially in the Pinon-Juniper Woodland.

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SPRING AZURE (Celastrina ladon)
Wingspan .7 - .9"
Common in the spring throughout the park.

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DAINTY SULPHUR (Nathalis iole)
Wingspan .7 - .9"
Common in lower elevations of the park, especially in late summer and into fall.

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AMERICAN LADY (Vanessa virginiensis)
Wingspan 1.4 - 1.6"
Common in park especially in late summer and into autumn. Most likely found at higher elevations.

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)
Wingspan 1.5 - 1.6"
Very common throughout the park especially in late summer to early autumn.

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MILBERT'S TORTOISESHELL (Nymphalis milberti)
Wingspan 1.2 - 1.4"
Uncommon but can be seen in higher elevation meadows such as on Alamo Boundary Trail or Cerro Grande Route.

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NAIS METALMARK (Apodemia nais)
.8 -1"
Common in upper Frijoles Canyon riparian area.

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CHRYXUS ARTIC (Oeneis chryxus)
Wingspan 1 - 1.2"
Found in the higher elevations of the park such as Cerro Grande Trail, Elk Pond, Alamo Boundary Trail in mid to late summer.

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SOUTHERN DOGFACE (Colias cesonia)
Wingspan 1.2 - 1.4"
Common mid to late summer in riparian areas such as Frijoles Canyon.