Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 704305

Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaeton

Observation date: April 14, 2012
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 12 larvae were found in a sunny, wet cove at Frozen Head State Park. Those in DSC945 were feeding on Lousewort (Pedicularis canadensis), while those shown in DSC455 were feeding on foliage of Turtlehead (Chelone glabra).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stephen stedman
Verified date: April 20, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Morgan County