Brushfoot Butterflies

Species: Chlosyne nycteis, Silvery Checkerspot

Habitat: Moist areas, streamsides, meadows, forest openings

Range: SE Saskatchewan east to Quebec, south to Arizona, Texas and Georgia

Host/Food Plant: Asters

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Butterfly anatomy

Silvery Checkerspot on Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' Durham NC July 9 2004