Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1076657

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: March 09, 2016
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Pratt Trail landed on black sage plant (Salvia mellifera), no blossoms yet. On a sage scrub canyon hillside at elevation of approximately 1825' amsl.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 10, 2016
Coordinator notes: No Anicia or Colon Checkerspots occur in Ventura County. The name Variable Checkerspot assumes all three are the same species which doesn't fit field data-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County