Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1166460

Leanira Checkerspot
Chlosyne leanira

Observation date: July 01, 2018
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not sure about the ssp., maybe C. leanira leanira, female. Nectaring on Horkelia tridentata.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 02, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is either subspecies leanira or oregonensis, check the BOA website. We had hoped the Emmel & Emmel book would resolve such distribution issues, but now there is doubt that book will be completed. Thomas Emmel passed away last month-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Siskiyou County, United States, California