Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1038379

Gabb's Checkerspot
Chlosyne gabbii

Observation date: March 24, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Skittish butterfly, usually took off before I saw it along the trail. Did land on the trail once where I managed to take this photo. Hot day, temp in 80s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 24, 2015
Coordinator notes: I had a Northern Checkerspot (Chlosyne palla) today at Ant Canyon along the Kern River, Some believe Gabb's and Northerns may be conspecific. They are at least closely related-Ken Davenport