Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709221

Edith's Checkerspot
Euphydryas editha

Observation date: May 12, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear sunny afternoon, temperature in 70s. Checkerspot basking on open ground, and alighting on Plectritis congesta, Rumex acetosella. Individual is from a population introduced as larvae in spring, 2012 as part of a recovery effort for this species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Thurston County