Distinctive Markings: Rust-colored with black checker-like pattern and silvery spots on the underside ... (Speyeria cybele), a gorgeous orange and brown butterfly that can be seen coast to coast ...

A year-round resident of New Mexico's high mountain meadows, the highly imperiled Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly relies wholly on the integrity of its remarkably limited range. This ...

A state butterfly may ... with less prominent yellow spots that are smaller and interspersed with blue spots. They have more extensive blue on the hindwings. An orange spot is more pronounced ...