Common Butterflies V2

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Common Butterflies V2

By: Nikoleta Barbara

A self portrait of Nikoleta c.1831

 

A N N O   D O M I N I 1826

Penned by: Miss Nikoleta Barbara

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Butterflies are very pretty. So, because they are so pretty, I, Nikoleta Barbara, have decided to study them so everyone can enjoy their beauty!

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILARY 

Speyeria Cybele

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.

 

CANYONLAND SATYR 

Cyllopsis Pertepida

Wingspan: 1 - 1.2"

Common in the riparian zone, usually in heavy vegetation.

 

WESTERN TAILED BLUE 

Everest Comments

Wingspan .7 - .9"

Common in spring, early summer in the riparian areas. Can congregate in large numbers.

 

GRAY HAIRSTREAK

Strymon Melinus

Wingspan: .8 - 1"

Common in the riparian zone of Oren lands.

 

JUNIPER HAIRSTREAK

Mitoura Grynea Siva

Wingspan: .8 - .9"

Extremely common both in the canyons and on the mesas. Often seen at a variety of flowers. Easy to draw as it isn't shy.

 

MOURNING CLOAK

Nymphalis Antiopa

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.

 

SATYR COMMA

Polygonia Satyrus

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.

 

ORANGE SULFUR

Colias Eurytheme

Wingspan: 1.4 - 1.7"

Common all spring and summer throughout the park.

 

WESTERN PYGMY BLUE

Brephidium Exile

Wingspan .5 - .6"

Smallest butterfly in Oren lands. Common in late summer, fall, especially in the riparian zones.

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Otto August smiles widely at his sisters research, he was more so smiling at the fact that this project took her away from a certain boy.