Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426149

Colon Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon

Observation date: June 25, 2026
Submitted by: Lupine1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 54 degrees and spitting rain drops Caterpillar was eating the leaves of a Magenta Paintbrush
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 27, 2026
Coordinator notes: ID based on range - to my knowledge, Anicia has not been seen at Rainier
Partner project: Cascades Butterfly Project
Cascades Butterfly Protected Areas: Mt. Rainier National Park
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County