Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1312921

Gorgone Checkerspot
Chlosyne gorgone

Observation date: September 26, 2021
Date notes: Unsure of exact time. Butterflies were just starting to move in the early morning light.
Submitted by: Chrustay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Potentially a late date for the state. In the area the most common butterfly was actually A. andria which surprised me at the time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: September is a big month for the second brood on the Plains, but yes, Christopher, this is a new late date by one day!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County