Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731034

Colon Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon

Observation date: August 05, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These checkerspots were the most abundant butterflies along the entire ridge, elev. 4000-4700', feeding on Anaphalis margaritacea, Achillea millefolium, and Eriogonum.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Skamania County