Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080177

Gabb's Checkerspot
Chlosyne gabbii

Observation date: April 29, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was feeding at asters next to road on south facing slope. Partly cloudy day with breezes in the 70's F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: Fortunately for me, Northern Checkerspots are not found in Santa Barbara County as the ground coloration of the "white" band of the hindwing is not clearly distinguishable.-Ken Davenport