Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Sagebrush Checkerspot
Chlosyne acastus

Observation date: April 03, 2011
Date notes: Dorsal photo taken 04/22/2011.
Submitted by: lorhum
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Ten individuals observed patrolling desert washes. Xylorhiza tortifolia on hillsides.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 08, 2011
Coordinator notes: This is Neumoegen's Checkerspot: Chlosyne acastus neumoegeni, the desert subspecies in California.