Brushfoots: Harris' Checkerspot Chlosyne harrisii
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.44" - 2" |
| Habitat: | Bogs, damp meadows, emergent wetlands |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare |
| Flight Period: | Late May to mid-June |
| Larval Host Plant: | Flat-topped white aster (Aster umbellatus) |
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Garrett County, MD. June 14, 2013
Dorsal view and what a beauty!
Garrett County, MD. June 14, 2013
Garrett County, MD. June 14, 2013
Harris' Checkerspot has a broad connected band of white spots running down the median area of the ventral hindwing.
Garrett County, MD. June 15, 2013
Garrett County, MD. June 15, 2013
Garrett County, MD. June 14, 2013
Dorsal view of a female. There seems to be some color variation in the Harris' Checkerspot. Females are notably larger and oftentimes darker dorsally than the males.