Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1054985

Anicia Checkerspot
Euphydryas anicia

Observation date: July 15, 2015
Submitted by: Anna Robins
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Occasional windy and clouds, 71 degrees. Checkerspots observed on paths in sunny spots. Remains long enough for many pictures.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: Suggested to be the Northern Checkerspot by the submitter. The wing shape and color markings are different. Check the BAMONA site for pictures to compare both and you should be able to see the differences. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County