Scudder's sulphur butterflies (Colias scudderi) have only two known host plants, one of which is willow. The decline in numbers of these butterflies in Rocky Mountain National Park may be related to heavy elk use of willows.
Photo courtesy of and copyrighted by Richard Bray
Last updated: March 31, 2012
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Mailing Address:
1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park,
CO
80517
Phone:
970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter.
Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.
