Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: April 28, 2013
Submitted by: vmcintee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I live in the San Franciso bay area. In Crockett, CA is this the butterfly I think it is?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 29, 2013
Coordinator notes: Callippe Fritillaries have silvered spots on the hindwings below and are quite different. This is a Chalcedon Checkerspot and the nominate subspecies.