Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 548787

Edith's Checkerspot
Euphydryas editha

Observation date: July 27, 2011
Submitted by: Christopher Viney
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: subspecies nubigena Moderate haze/smoke from wildland fire (the "Lion Fire") located approx. 100 miles away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 31, 2011
Coordinator notes: This is the Cloudborn Edith's Checkerspot (Euphydryas editha nubigena) found commonly above timberline in the Yosemite region.
Checklist region(s): Mono County, California, United States