Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080590

Sagebrush Checkerspot
Chlosyne acastus

Observation date: May 07, 2016
Submitted by: silversea_starsong
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have not found any means to separate palla and gabbii though I suspect only gabbii is in this area. Individual was found on an exposed branch. It was missing a hindwing and was in no rush to perch somewhere smarter!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 09, 2016
Coordinator notes: Neither of your guesses is correct. This desert subspecies is neumoegeni. I found several of those in that area about 6-7 weeks ago-Ken Davenport Northern Checkerspots are in the Frazier Park area in June. Check the Yerba santa when in bloom.