Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1359055

Hoffmann's Checkerspot
Chlosyne hoffmanni

Observation date: June 11, 2023
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This lone butterfly was seen fluttering around & landing on flowers of this shrub. Upon landing, it constantly fanned its wings. Weather was warm & sunny, with light breeze, temp. about 70 degrees F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: It seems rather early in season for these and some Chlosyne palla can resemble this, but Warren in his Oregon book mentioned hoffmannni can fly in mid-June in Oregon.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Klamath County