California patch butterfly

The statement the California means butterflies is no exaggeration. California butterfly identification starts by identifying wing color. This introduction to California butterflies lists the species and divides them to family. Space limitations mean only a few butterfly pictures can be added.

Visitors seeking additional butterfly pictures and identification help can press the green butterfly button for more information. The multiple Orangetip and Marble butterfly species under the Whites listing explains most of the diversity in the category.

The first picture in this section shows a pair of California Marble butterflies. They are fairly common up and down the state because the larvae feed on the also very common mustard plants. The colorful wings extend to both the top and bottom of the wings, with striking orange coloration on the top of the wings. In California they can begin being seen starting in February in the warmer areas of the state. By June they begin appearing in the mountain areas, and then fade away for the remainder of the season.

While the state does not have an official state butterfly, the Southern Dogface is designated as the official state insect.

It is endemic to California and looks similar to the more common Southern Dogface. Thank Reply Share. The rules of replying: Be respectful.

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Be transparent. Use your real name, and back up your claims. If you are a submitting member, please inform and discuss with HAZ if you think you are submitting any copyright issue. Please help us stay with the law. Add 0? California Patch Butterfly. Aug 25 Hidden Valley via Pima Canyon. Nymphalidae - Brush-footed butterfly. Bing , Google. All Months 60 Photos. Jan 0. Feb 0. Mar Apr May 0. Jun 1. Jul 0.