Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731037

Colon Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon

Observation date: August 05, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Common along entire ridge, elev. 4000-4750'. Mostly feeding with wings appressed, but captured this dorsal view on an individual basking in late-afternoon sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Skamania County