Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 756738

Sagebrush Checkerspot
Chlosyne acastus

Observation date: November 10, 2012
Submitted by: opiliones
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Partly cloudy, chilly day. Individual was sitting on a desert marigold (Baileya).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: Outstanding record Dawn! This should be subspecies neumoegeni which very rarely will fly in the Fall following summer rains. This record is so good I plan to publish your record for Nevada in the 2012 Season Summary published as a scientific document by the Lepidopterists' Society.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County