Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709342

Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaeton

Observation date: May 14, 2012
Submitted by: rick9213
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The body of this caterpillar is more green than the picture shows. It is on my door casing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is a chrysalis of a Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. There is a photo on BAMONA and on bug guide. http://bugguide.net/node/view/654348
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County