WebThe state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States is home to about 150 species of butterflies due to its diverse geography. Among the numerous butterfly species, about 20 are found in the Cascade Mountain region, while the others are spotted in the lowlands and basins near Columbia River, lakes, national forests, and coastal beaches. Chlosyne acastus, the sagebrush checkerspot, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae that is found in North America. They range from western United States east to Nebraska and north to southern Alberta. See more The adult may be often confused with the northern checkerspot (C. palla) and Hoffmann's checkerspot (C. hoffmanni). The adult's wingspan is 33–44 mm (1.3–1.7 in). See more • Sagebrush checkerspot, BugGuide See more There is one flight that occurs between May to early September in Canada. The caterpillar of this species feeds on rabbit-brush ( See more • C. a. neumoegeni (Skinner, 1895) • C. a. sabina (Wright, 1905) See more
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WebEdith's Checkerspot Euphydryas editha Euphydryas editha. 25 Checkered White. 26 Umber Skipper. 27 Hydaspe Fritillary Speyeria hydaspe Speyeria hydaspe. 28 ... Sagebrush Checkerspot Chlosyne acastus Chlosyne acastus. 58 The Brown Elfin Callophrys augustinus Callophrys augustinus. 59 Hermes Copper Lycaena hermes Lycaena hermes. WebTaylor’s checkerspot on golden paintbrush. The two rare species can mutually benefit from their conservation. It is clear from the remaining wild populations of the butterfly in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia that they often eat harsh paintbrush ( Castilleja hispida ), but some populations have made a host switch to English plantain ... steven thayne idaho
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http://www.raisingbutterflies.org/caterpillar-setups/closed-container/ WebChlosyne acastus, the sagebrush checkerspot, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae that is found in North America. They range from western United States east to Nebraska and north to southern Alberta. steven thiara