Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401324

Gabb's Checkerspot
Chlosyne gabbii

Observation date: May 10, 2025
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near Cherry Creek tributary of Sespe Creek in the Los Padres Mountains. Sunny day in the 80’s F. Several of these visiting Lepidium flowers so these may be multiple individuals. Elevation around 4000 ft. These were very small sized and similar to Mylitta Crescent size.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 11, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County