Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1167817

Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaeton

Observation date: June 25, 2018
Date notes: Time approximate; late afternoon
Submitted by: edcope66
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Over two dozen Baltimore Checkerspots sighted around the preserve, including one mating pair. Brief sprinkle apparently not much of a deterrent to their activity. Host plant Chelone glabra common on site.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 08, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Winnebago County, United States, Illinois