Hoffmann's Checkerspot
Chlosyne hoffmanni (Behr, 1863)
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Identification: Wing bases are dark. Upperside of forewing with median and postmedian bands combined into one wide tawny band. Underside hindwing spots are cream-colored, not pearly.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 inches (3.5 - 4.5 cm).
Life History: Males patrol near the host plants for females. Eggs are laid in groups on the underside of host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat. Young caterpillars feed together in silk webs. Partially-grown caterpillars hibernate.
Flight: One flight from June-July.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various asters.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Forest edges and openings.
Range: British Columbia south through the mountains to Tulare County, California, in the Sierra Nevada.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Jul 21, 2018
Submitted by: regina rochefort
Region: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 02, 2018
Observation date: Jul 21, 2018
Submitted by: Team Kweeper
Region: El Dorado County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 02, 2018
Observation date: Jul 18, 2018
Submitted by: naers
Region: Jackson County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 26, 2018
Observation date: Jul 08, 2018
Submitted by: Bilderbeck
Region: Linn County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 25, 2018
Observation date: Jul 12, 2018
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: Sierra County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 19, 2018
Observation date: Jul 03, 2016
Submitted by: Team Kweeper
Region: El Dorado County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 19, 2018
Observation date: Jul 12, 2018
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: Sierra County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 19, 2018
Observation date: Jul 05, 2018
Submitted by: MAKI
Region: Sierra County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 13, 2018
Observation date: Jul 09, 2018
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Region: Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 10, 2018
Observation date: Jun 17, 2018
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 30, 2018
Observation date: Jun 19, 2018
Submitted by: naers
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 25, 2018
Observation date: Jul 20, 2017
Submitted by: 4oclockwatch
Region: Jackson County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Nov 19, 2017
Observation date: Jul 15, 2017
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Sep 19, 2017
Observation date: Jul 04, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Tuolumne County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 30, 2016
Observation date: Jul 26, 2016
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Region: Deschutes County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 26, 2016
Observation date: Jul 21, 2016
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Region: Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 21, 2016
Observation date: Jul 05, 2014
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 31, 2016
Observation date: Jul 05, 2014
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 31, 2016
Observation date: Jul 05, 2015
Submitted by: dirb72
Region: Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 06, 2015
Observation date: Jun 29, 2015
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Region: Jefferson County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 30, 2015
Observation date: Jul 15, 2011
Submitted by: shastamax
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 13, 2014
Observation date: Jun 22, 2013
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 04, 2013
Observation date: Jul 14, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 17, 2012
Observation date: Jul 14, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 17, 2012
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