Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1263180

Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis

Observation date: July 24, 2020
Submitted by: Cyrus Li
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Single larva found on a plant which was not the original host. An isolated wild sunflower was nearby and had been defoliated save for the flower itself. The whereabouts of the other larvae are unknown. After the photo was taken, the caterpillar curled up and fell onto the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 24, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Radford