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Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Photo by Michael Drum
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I never noticed before the white spots on the abdomen, which distinguishes this species from the Edith's Checkerspot.

Notes:

I always love seeing these butterflies.

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PublishedJune 2, 2012

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