Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: April 09, 2015
Submitted by: Tina Peterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was warming up on a sunny trail. The morning was cool and beginning to warm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is subspecies chalcedona and not an Edith's Checkerspot as you may have been hoping-Ken Davenport