Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399709

Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaeton

Observation date: June 25, 2015
Submitted by: Lauenstein
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The meadow was simultaneously loaded with adult Baltimore checkerspots, chrysalises, caterpillars and eggs. A parasitic wasp infestation wiped them out the next year (2016).
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 30, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County