Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401696

Sagebrush Checkerspot
Chlosyne acastus

Observation date: May 19, 2025
Submitted by: briahna
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying near a honeyberry bush in backyard pollinator garden
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 21, 2025
Coordinator notes: This ID is tentative because I can't see the under hindwing markings which differentiate acastus from Northern Checkerspots (Chlosyne palla), in your area Acastus bands are dead white, palla's are dirty white....but the coloration and markings of the upperside are typical for nominate acastus at this time of the year.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County