Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355353

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: May 01, 2023
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: several seen, some hilltopping, most basking on cool, breezy, sunny day; two slightly different forms, one with red marginal dots and one without, but I think all one species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 11, 2023
Coordinator notes: Subspecies chalcedona-Ken Davenport