Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379592

Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona

Observation date: May 12, 2024
Submitted by: yhelfman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the grounds just before sunset in shade seems limited in functionality barely flying not sure if it was injured or lack of sunlight/warmth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: It was possibly freshly emerged and not yet able to fly or had finished its flight for the day.-Ken Davenport