Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1084925

Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis

Observation date: May 09, 2016
Submitted by: Mary Franceline...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen flying and landing on one of the roads going through the woods. The butterfly species was seen a number of times during my two & half week stay in Belmead, but this time I was able to get photos. It was quite active. Body was covered with hair, seen in another photo, not included with these two.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: July 08, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Powhatan County