Sighting for June 20, 2022
Lucy Merrill-Hills
The lower portions of the East and West Colorow Trails, New Castle
Garfield County, CO
- Anise Swallowtail 1
- Western Tiger Swallowtail 3
- Checkered White 2
- Cabbage White 3
- Melissa Blue 1
- Common Checkered-Skipper 1
- Juba Skipper 1
- Sandhill Skipper 1
Sandhill Skipper
Checkered White
Checkered White
Melissa Blue
Juba Skipper
Cabbage White
I saw 35 white butterflies. I think there are nine possible white butterfly species flying in my area; I managed to get photos of a couple of those species. I also saw one Fritillary species.
Sunny, windy, 75 degrees, 10:20-12:30.