Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1039723

Gabb's Checkerspot
Chlosyne gabbii

Observation date: April 10, 2015
Submitted by: Nancy Hamlett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: By an old paved road -- now largely broken up -- that goes down into Cascade Canyon on Mt. Baldy. This butterfly was seen as the trail neared the bottom of the canyon. It landed on the trail and then flew onto Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon trichocalyx), as shown in the photos. Weather was sunny with a few high clouds; temperature in the low 60°s F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: A top view is good enough at this locality but would not be in some parts of that county-Ken Davenport
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey