Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 703610

Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis

Observation date: June 01, 2011
Submitted by: Shane Patterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Basking and consuming salts/minerals in the mid-morning sun along a two-track path at Hayesville Bend WMA. Weather = pleasant (72 degrees F), calm, and clear.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Schlicht
Verified date: April 28, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Keokuk County