[Checkerspots East of the Cascade Mts.]

Northern Checkerspot

Chlosyne palla

The photo above shows a view of the upper surface of the wings of a northern checkerspot perched on the inflorescence of a hawkweed (Hieracium sp.) as seen in wetlands along Road K1000 to the west of the Mt. Adams Highway at the eastern foot of Mt. Adams........................June 17, 2007. This individual has probably lost a portion of both hind wings to a bird.

The photo above shows a view of the upper surface of the wings of a northern checkerspot perched on the inflorescence of western yarrow (Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis) as seen in wetlands along Road K1000 to the west of the Mt. Adams Highway at the eastern foot of Mt. Adams........................June 17, 2007.

The photo above shows a view of the lower surface of the wings of a northern checkerspot perched on the inflorescence of western yarrow (Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis) as seen in wetlands along Road K1000 to the west of the Mt. Adams Highway at the eastern foot of Mt. Adams........................June 17, 2007.

The photo above shows a view of the upper surface of the wings of a northern checkerspot perched on the inflorescence of a hawkweed (Hieracium sp.) as seen in wetlands along Road K1000 to the west of the Mt. Adams Highway at the eastern foot of Mt. Adams........................June 17, 2007.

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