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.