Kofa NWR Insects

Queen Butterfly - a common Arizona species, this one was feeding in Kofa Queen Canyon in May 2005

7"x5", 300DPI (200mm)

Painted Lady - another very common butterfly in Arizona, as well as the U.S.

4"x5", 300DPI (70mm)

Queen Butterfly - one of our most common and beautiful butterflies

9"x6", 300DPI (200mm)

California Patch - limited to SW Arizona and SE California, this butterfly favors high desert areas

7"x5", 300DPI (200mm)

Painted Lady - this was one of millions that passed over SW Arizona in spring 2005

12"x8", 300DPI (55mm)

Variable Checkerspot - high up on the side of Ten Ewe Peak in April 2005

7"x5", 300DPI (200mm)

Tarantula - common in Arizona - this one was on the track into Kofa Queen Canyon in Oct 2006

9"x6", 300DPI (300mm)

Praying Mantis - came to visit while I camped out in Kofa Queen Canyon in Oct 2006

9"x6", 300DPI (200mm)

Tarantula - often seen in Arizona - this one was on the track into Kofa Queen Canyon in Oct 06

10"x7", 300DPI (300mm)