Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 854294

Anicia Checkerspot
Euphydryas anicia

Observation date: July 10, 2011
Submitted by: davidelwonger@m...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bright sunny day - pair copulating on warm gravelly slope
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: The correct common name is "Variable Checkerspot" - the specific name is Capella Checkerspot (subspecies capella). This is a male and female, the male has an interest in mating with her if not she has not already mated with another male.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Teller County