Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378304

Fulvia Checkerspot
Chlosyne fulvia

Observation date: April 21, 2024
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill-topping on the false summit of an unnamed peak between Blue Mountain and Granite Peak. The day was very windy. The three nearby peaks had no hill-toppers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: well that is a nice record. too bad BAMONA does not recognize coronado as a distinct species. if you're up to it, posting to iNaturalist would get your sighting into the system promptly.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County