Harris's Checkerspot - Chlosyne harrisii
![[Harris's Checkerspot image]](img/010113.jpg "Harris's Checkerspot - Pockwock, NS - 2011-06-20")
Photo © Peter Payzant
Status in Nova Scotia
Locally common.
Flight Period
Mid-June to mid-July.
Habitat
Damp meadow areas, where the foodplant is present.
Larval Foodplants
Tall White Aster, Aster umbellatus.
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Similar to Silvery Checkerspot, but the underside of the hindwing is diagnostic.
Notes
Klots says that "...the presence of Blue Flag(Iris) is a good indicator of the possibility of harrisii". Roland adds that the Tall White Aster is also found in the same habitat as Narrow-leaved Goldenrod.
Further Reading
Locally common.
Flight Period
Mid-June to mid-July.
Habitat
Damp meadow areas, where the foodplant is present.
Larval Foodplants
Tall White Aster, Aster umbellatus.
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Similar to Silvery Checkerspot, but the underside of the hindwing is diagnostic.
Notes
Klots says that "...the presence of Blue Flag(Iris) is a good indicator of the possibility of harrisii". Roland adds that the Tall White Aster is also found in the same habitat as Narrow-leaved Goldenrod.
Further Reading
- eButterfly site
- Butterflies of Canada site (n.b. As of May 2021, many portions of this site not working properly.)
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