Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1331280

Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis

Observation date: July 05, 2022
Submitted by: twofried
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Another one that has me scratching my head a little. Seems like more black on the dorsal tip of the forewing than most. Sorry, no ventral shot
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: a little head-scratch every now and then does a body good. we like to keep you guessing. Take a look at the field guide and see if C. nycteis is a good match.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County