Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1161221

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: June 08, 2018
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very Common along with Pale and western swallowtail at nectar and water. Great to see in wonderfully high numbers again this year as was last year! high 80 felt much hotter, others we saw tailed copper, gorgon, Blues Acmon, square spot, others, gorgon, tailed copper, cal dogface, sister, L. admiral, skippers and more! clear felt humid though Ground very dry Plants drying out in lots of areas some areas already Baked dry! some water running in Creek here and there a few puddles and seeps!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 25, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Orange County, United States, California