Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420497

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: March 18, 2026
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot around 80 windy Brett saw about 4 normally very few of these near the coast also several pipe vine swallow tail. Probably raised near by very fresh. One variable checkered spot. Not common in this area either. Pale Anise Sara Whites blues ladies dainty sulfur others.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County