Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1197350

Northern Checkerspot
Chlosyne palla

Observation date: April 24, 2016
Date notes: Older photo I'm still trying to ID
Submitted by: Tim Shortell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: December 29, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is the Northern Checkerspot, Chlosyne palla. It is very similar to the Arachne and Sagebrush checkerspots, but their flight doesn’t begin until late May or early June, and they are also less common in western Colorado. However, the Northern Checkerspot is usually quite abundant due to the widespread distribution of its various host plants: rabbitbrush, goldenrod, and many other asters. A beautiful butterfly, one of my personal favorites.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mesa County