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  Sighting 1390586

Edith's Checkerspot
Euphydryas editha

Observation date: July 28, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Car out side temp gauge said 47 when we got to this spot on the Beartooth Highway pass at 10700 as per the sign. Cloudy windy quite cold not much on the wing unless you almost stepped on it. Sulphur, checker spot, a Blue and Arctic? will post for help with ID of these. Thank you oh so much in this as all are new to us. Oh and an alpine. After 90 minutes or more it was 48 as per car gauge.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: August 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Park County