Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424659

Anicia Checkerspot
Euphydryas anicia

Observation date: June 08, 2026
Submitted by: beetleguy10
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: hanging on the underside of a large boulder (about chest-height) about 100 feet from the summit
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: Pretty certain now that this is the pupa of Bruce's Checkerspot that you observed at least one adult flying at 13000 ft...you are quite an observant nature guy but I guess looking and digging around for beetles would turn up things otherwise unseen...yes! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Ouray County