Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 714027

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: May 27, 2012
Submitted by: silversea_starsong
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Gliding low over path, eventually settling on low shrubs for about thirty seconds. Wings were fully spread most of the time, but it closed them occasionally. Flew off and could not relocate.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 27, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.