Butterflies July 8, 2012 At around 7000 feet, in the Big Elk Meadows area west of Lyons, CO. Hoary Comma, Polygonia gracilus Lupine Blue, Plebejus icarioides Perhaps Speyeria atlantis, the Atlantis Fritillary. Cedar Hairstreak, Callophrys gryneus Streamside Checkerspot, Chlosyne nycteis White Admiral, Limenitis arthemis Small blue butterflies gather to feed on nutrient-rich water in a drying stream bed.