Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1240638

Anicia Checkerspot
Euphydryas anicia

Observation date: July 21, 2019
Submitted by: Bob Patton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: resting on a rock
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: March 14, 2020
Coordinator notes: This is actually the Anicia Checkerspot, Euphydryas anicia. The Edith’s Checkerspot is much less common in Colorado and is found at lower elevations than the Anicia. Thanks for the submission!
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County