Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961514

Edith's Checkerspot
Euphydryas editha

Observation date: April 12, 2014
Submitted by: suebisme
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The photo is named for the plant I believe the caterpillars are feeding on- Mentha avens- but there is no mention in the web literature of this butterfly caterpillar feeding on this plant so am submitting for caterpillar verification.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County