W Boundary Road, Klamath County, Oregon

The Northern Checkerspot is a common species, but they seem to have quite a bit of variation, so I’m not always sure without careful examination of my photos on the computer screen and checking distribution maps.

42.87047, -121.84784 At mud puddle between Boundary Road and Sand Creek, where Sand Creek crosses under the road.

July 8, 2023

Notes:

• Males upperside is orange; females upperside more yellowish-buff.
• Check distribution maps and county lists carefully. Only found in limited areas of Oregon and Washington.

See C. palla in Washington.