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Which Checkerspot? Variable? - Euphydryas chalcedona
Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

Which Checkerspot? Variable? - Euphydryas chalcedona
Orange County, California, USA
May 27, 2006

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Which Checkerspot? Variable? - Euphydryas chalcedona Which Checkerspot? Variable? - Euphydryas chalcedona Which Checkerspot? Variable? - Euphydryas chalcedona
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 27 May, 2006 - 6:30pm
Last updated 24 June, 2006 - 8:53pm

I think yes
According to Glassberg in 'Butterflies through Binoculars, The West,' Variable sometimes has "white, off-center spots on the abdomen" and "luminous yellow antennal clubs." Edith's, according to him, "always lack(s) white, off-center abdominal spots." The abdominal spots are pretty clear in this photo. The other Euphydryas, Gillette's, is not supposed to occur in CA.
… Cliff Bernzweig, 28 May, 2006 - 1:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the confirmation, Cliff
There are four types of checkerspots in Orange County, and I appreciate your help defining this one. Wish I'd been able to get a shot with the wings spread.
… Ron Hemberger, 28 May, 2006 - 3:23pm login or register to post comments

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