Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424085

Chryxus Arctic
Oeneis chryxus

Observation date: May 31, 2026
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Always closed wings when not flying. Second picture with plant in the way was the only photo that showed any of the topwing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...looks like a newly emerged male. This is the "on year" for chryxus...flies every two years in even-numbered years. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County