[Butterflies of Mount Adams Country]

Snowberry Checkerspot

Euphadryas colon

Snowberry Checkerspot: Euphydryas colon

An underside of the wing view of a snowberry checkerspot observed nectaring upon the flowers of dirty socks (Eriogonum pyrolifolium) along the Shorthorn Trail #16 about one-quarter of a mile downhill from the junction with the Round the Mountain Trail #9, Mt. Adams Wilderness......July 7, 2021.

Snowberry Checkerspot: Euphydryas colon - Snowberry Checkerspot: Euphydryas colon

A snowberry checkerspot observed nectaring upon the flowes of Cascade aster (Eucephalus ledophyllus) along the Stagman Ridge Trail about three-quarters of a mile uphill from the trailhead, Mt. Adams Wilderness.......July 25, 2019.

Snowberry Checkerspot: Euphydryas colon - Snowberry Checkerspot: Euphydryas colon

These photos represent a snowberry checkerspot rescued from drowning in a small side channel of the Muddy Fork at about 6700' on the north side of Mt. Adams......July 24, 2005.
Paul Slichter