Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1043343

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: May 08, 2015
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: hot day 75 to high seventies, way to many butterflies to mention there were lots of these fighting and getting nectar. also laying eggs. chamise chaparral scrub oak woodland grass land private ranch! very diverse. Also all over mt diablo state park.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.