Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 727026

Colon Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon

Observation date: July 14, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The reddest of the Euphydryas individuals photographed along the trail. This form was only seen around 5000-5500' in subalpine meadows.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: This record must be accepted tentatively, as this area is a blend zone beteween colon and anicia. However, shape of forewings and colors lean toward anicia. - correction, Jon Pelham has identified this as colon.
Checklist region(s): Kittitas County, United States, Washington