Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1412794

Anicia Checkerspot
Euphydryas anicia

Observation date: June 08, 2025
Submitted by: sgguthart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Low 60's, light breeze, partly to mostly cloudy. This butterfly was seen on a large Mullein leaf just off the side of the road.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 31, 2025
Coordinator notes: The Anicia Checkerspot...looks like subspecies rorina may be in that area which is most prevalent west of the Divide...more black and white than with red above. The host are Penstemons. Thanks for the submissions...take care. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County