Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399707

Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaeton

Observation date: June 17, 2015
Submitted by: Lauenstein
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The meadow experienced a population explosion of Baltimore checkerspots with abundant adults, chrysalises, caterpillars and eggs all present at the same time. A parasitic wasp infestation had wiped most of them out by 2016.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 30, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County