Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Leanira Checkerspot
Chlosyne leanira

Observation date: May 31, 2019
Submitted by: StevebrownLepid
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a bluff in the Colorado National Monument, with 10-20 mph winds and mostly sunny about 68 degrees. Stopped briefly on a spray of wildflowers and then landed briefly where it was photographed at a distance and then flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 19, 2019
Coordinator notes: Yes Steve, that is the Leanira Checkerspot (ssp. alma [flavodorsalis]). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mesa County