Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1117666

Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaeton

Observation date: May 22, 2017
Submitted by: NatashaG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Same area as I reported last year. What was wetland ash forest now decimated by EAB. There were dozens of these on young (ash?) leaves along the boardwalk. They were crowded - many to an small plant. Also since there is no canopy, they are easy pickings for predation. Weather was sunny and bright - about 15C - and it was near dusk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: May 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Ontario, Canada