Name that butterfly!

The common names of butterflies are often unusual. Let's take a look at a few.

Photo by Marty Horowitz 4/22/2015

Checkered White

Photo by Marty Horowitz 4/22/2015

Mexican Yellows

Photo by Marty Horowitz 5/9/2015

Gray Hairstreak

Photo by Marty Horowitz 

Fatal Metalmark

If you want to become more expert in identifying butterflies, I recommend the slim, laminated
Butterflies of Southeast Arizona, by Jim Brock. Usually available in the bookstore in the visitor center.