Observation date: July 07, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Checkered or Western? I found this nectaring on Hymenoxys brandegeei near a scree field above treeline. The markings seem like a better match for Checkered, but the habitat is right for Western and I'm not familiar enough with that species to tell them apart.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: alas, habitat for checkered is "everywhere." but western also should be there, so it's always good to photograph a lot of individuals. this is a female, as I'm sure you are aware.
