Silvery Checkerspot

Chlosyne nycteis

 Genus Chlosyne
Subfamily True Brushfoots
Family Brushfooted Butterflies
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Occurrence  Almost certainly gone from the state; resident and migrant
Abundance maximum ?
Flight Period May 24 - September 2
Notes Hasn't been seen in Massachusetts in 25 years or so
Overwintering 3rd stage Larva
More info Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website

Silvery Checkerspot

Photo by Tom Murray - 8/16/2007
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Silvery Checkerspot

Photo by Tom Murray - 8/16/2007
Virginia Mountains

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