Butterflies of Coastal Humboldt County

Description

This 18” x 24” poster celebrates Butterflies of Coastal Humboldt County through the watercolor art of Robert Childs, from Kneeland, California. Robert Childs, a retired science teacher in Humboldt County, has dedicated much of his retirement to learning to paint the world he loves.

1. Satyr Comma (Polygonia satyrus)
2. Mylitta Crescent (Phyciodws mylitta)
3. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
4. Acomn Blue (Plebejus acmon)
5. Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
6. Gorgon Copper (Lycaena gorgon)
7. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
8. Pale Swollowtail (Papilio eurymedon)
9. California Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis californica)
10. Orange Sulfur (Colias eurytheme)
11. Northern Checkerspot (Chlosyne palla)
12. Hydaspe Fritillary (Speyeria hydaspe)
13. Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus)
14. California Sister (Adelpha bredowii)
15. Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)
16. Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
17. Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
18. Woodland Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanoides)
19. Lorquin’s Admiral (Limenitis lorquini)
20. Purplish Copper (Lycaena helloides)
21. American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
22. Field Crescent (Phyciodes campestris)
23. West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella)

Download a PDF from CNPS North Coast Chapter:

Select Butterflies for NW California, and Associated Native Larval Food (Host) Plants, With emphasis on coastal Humboldt County (west of Lord Ellis Summit)