Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Edith's Checkerspot
Euphydryas editha

Observation date: July 23, 2021
Submitted by: Breck Breckenridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not numerous but commonly seen (conspicuous) if you are attentive (which the park ranger was not). I was fortunate to catch two in conjugal hookup. A bright, dry, lightly breezy day at the base of Mt. Rainier. Very dry. Yet snow only a month past.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 26, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington