Northern Checkerspot
Chlosyne palla (Boisduval, 1852)
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Identification: Upperside of male is brownish red with a pale median band; base of hindwing is dark. Underside is brownish orange with creamy white bands. Female may be similar to male or black with white spots.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 1 7/8 inches (3.5 - 4.8 cm).
Life History: Males perch in valleys or patrol near host plants for females. Eggs are laid in groups on the underside of host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat. Caterpillars feed together when young, sometimes in a slight silk web. Partially-grown caterpillars hibernate.
Flight: One flight; in coastal California from April-May, in mountains and northern areas from April-July.
Caterpillar Hosts: Goldenrod (Solidago), rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus), and asters.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Coastal chaparral, open woodland, sagebrush, meadows, streamsides.
Range: Southern British Columbia and Alberta south to southern California, south through the Rocky Mountains to Utah and Colorado.
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. Note:This butterfly was formerly known as Chlosyne damoetas
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 526 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 13, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Thompson 2524
Region: Carbon County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 02, 2019
Observation date: Apr 24, 2016
Submitted by: Tim Shortell
Region: Mesa County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Dec 29, 2018
Observation date: May 28, 2018
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: Nov 24, 2018
Observation date: Jun 02, 2018
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: Nov 24, 2018
Observation date: Jul 03, 2018
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Aug 10, 2018
Observation date: Jun 21, 2018
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Region: Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Aug 10, 2018
Observation date: May 25, 2017
Submitted by: Team Kweeper
Region: Placer County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 24, 2018
Observation date: Jun 23, 2018
Submitted by: Team Kweeper
Region: California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 15, 2018
Observation date: Jul 03, 2018
Submitted by: MAKI
Region: Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 13, 2018
Observation date: Jul 11, 2018
Submitted by: dsperanza
Region: Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 12, 2018
Observation date: Jun 22, 2018
Submitted by: cswidler
Region: Missoula County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 26, 2018
Observation date: Jun 16, 2016
Submitted by: sfbaywildlife
Region: El Dorado County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 25, 2018
Observation date: Jun 03, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 06, 2018
Observation date: May 28, 2018
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Region: Wasco County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 03, 2018
Observation date: Jul 13, 2015
Submitted by: Bill Thompson 2524
Region: Teton County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 31, 2018
Observation date: May 29, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 30, 2018
Observation date: May 24, 2018
Submitted by: glennfine
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 28, 2018
Observation date: May 04, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 05, 2018
Observation date: Aug 02, 2010
Submitted by: wideofthemark
Region: Teton County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Dec 14, 2017
Observation date: Jun 24, 2016
Submitted by: bradgrimm
Region: Nevada County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 25, 2017
Observation date: Apr 25, 2008
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 06, 2017
Observation date: Apr 29, 2007
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Contra Costa County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 06, 2017
Observation date: Apr 29, 2007
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Contra Costa County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 04, 2017
Observation date: Jun 27, 2015
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Sep 26, 2017
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