Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1205557

Northern Checkerspot
Chlosyne palla

Observation date: May 14, 2019
Submitted by: Riabeth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed two or three individuals flitting around a rocky waterfall along Steven's Trail in the Sierra Nevada foothills, CA. The morning was cool to warm with a slightly overcast sky. The butterflies frequently landed on the rocks and pumped their wings before taking off again for 20 seconds or so.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 21, 2019
Coordinator notes: Gabb's Checkerspot is coastal and despite some reports, is probably not in the Sierra at all.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Placer County