The following five questions show pictures of different butterfly species with shades of orange, along with other patterns, on their wings. Click on the circle next to a butterfly name that matches the picture and description provided for each question.

Each butterfly is represented by only one picture. When you are finshed, click on the results button to see your score.

The Types of Butterflies section provides helpful identification tips.

1. Some butterfly enthusiasts might suggest that this butterfly often pauses on the roads and rocks.

a. Orange Tip
b. Purplish Copper
c. Green Comma
d. West Coast Lady
e. California Tortoiseshell

2. Polite might be an appropriate term to describe this butterfly. It often sits still on flowers, making it relatively easy to photograph.

a. Orange Tip
b. Purplish Copper
c. Green Comma
d. West Coast Lady
e. California Tortoiseshell

3. Slow and steady could be a slogan for this butterfly as it searches for a good perching branch.

a. Orange Tip
b. Purplish Copper
c. Green Copper
d. West Coast Lady
e. California Tortoiseshell

4. Less than a handful of this type of butterfly species lives in the West. The underside of the wing is less colorful than the top side.

a. Orange Tip
b. Purplish Copper
c. Green Copper
d. West Coast Lady
e. California Tortoiseshell

5. You have not struck gold if you see this butterfly. It is common in the Mid-west and West.

a. Orange Tip
b. Purplish Copper
c. Green Copper
d. West Coast Lady
e. California Tortoiseshell

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