
NPS Photo by Sally King
WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio rutulus)
Wingspan 3.5 - 4.5"
Common throughout the park but especially in the riparian areas. Can sometimes be see in great numbers drinking and sunning along the water.
![]() NPS Photo by Sally King WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio rutulus) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King TWO-TAILED TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio multicaudata) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King BLACK SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio polyxenes coloro) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King QUEEN (Danaus gilippus) ![]() photo by sally king ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King WEIDEMEYER'S ADMIRAL (Basilarchia weidemeyerii) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King CALIFORNIA SISTER (Adelpha bredowii) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan .7 - .9" Extremely common in the riparian zones of the park all summer long. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 1 - 1.3" Common in the early to late spring. Rarely perches for more than a very short time. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan .7 - .8" Common along riparian zones within the park. Most frequently seen blue. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 2 - 2.4 " Common during mid to late summer, especially in the canyons and higher elevation. Can be found in large congregations in some locations. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King CANYONLAND SATYR (Cyllopsis Pertepida) ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan .7 - .9" Common in spring, early summer in the riparian areas. Can congregate in large numbers. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan .8 - 1" Common in the riparian zone and along the Rio Grande. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan .8 - .9" Extremely common both in the canyons and on the mesas. Often seen at a variety of flowers. Easy to photograph as it isn't shy. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 2.5 - 2.7" Most common early in the spring but can be seen most of the year. Can be seen as early as mid-February on a warm, sunny day. These butterflies overwinter in their adult stage tucked into spaces under loose bark. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 1.6 - 1.8" Most common in spring but found all summer long. Feeds on decaying vegetative material more than pollen. Often seen sunning themselves on downed logs and leaves. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 1.5 - 1.7" Spring only. Sporadic, there are years when they are numerous and others when they are nearly absent. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 1.4 - 1.7" Common all spring and summer throughout the park. ![]() NPS Photo Wingspan .5 - .6" Smallest butterfly in North America. Common in late summer, fall especially in the riparian zones. ![]() Photo by Sally King Wingspan .7 - .8" Can be found all summer and early fall. Less common than other blues in the park. Mostly found in the riparian zones and higher elevations. ![]() NPS Photo by Sally King Wingspan 1.7 - 1.9" Frequently seen in the woodsy riparian areas. Rarely sits still where it can be seen. |
Last updated: February 24, 2015