Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 700895

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: March 11, 2012
Submitted by: Alison Davies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 20, 2012
Coordinator notes: This is actually a Chalcedon Checkerspot...Euphydryas chalcedona hennei. Variable Checkerspot name is based on idea chalcedona, anicia and colon are a single species. Many of us agree there are three or more species in the complex.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County