Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1210760

Northern Checkerspot
Chlosyne palla

Observation date: June 19, 2019
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This female was flying low over dried out grass stopping to bask occasionally.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 21, 2019
Coordinator notes: Based on this and another photo from near or at the same spot, the off white color band and other marks suggest palla, not acastus. Both species likely occur there but acastus flies a moth earlier but could still be present. This is one of those cases where having the actual specimen to examine is better than photos, the camera may have taken pictures that don't accurately show colors needed for ID_ so I am 90% sure this is palla-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County