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Life Stages Diagram
The bars in this diagram show approximate times of the year when the butterfly will be present, in Nova Scotia, in its various life stages.

The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports for Nova Scotia. The majority of reports will be within the period shown, but small numbers of adults will be earlier or later.

Dates for egg, larva and pupa are based on what information was available regarding time periods for eggs to develop, and typical time required for pupation. Like the adults, some records can be expected outside the date ranges we have shown. We caution that dates for these immature stages are mostly conjectural.

Harris's Checkerspot - Chlosyne harrisii
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Harris's Checkerspot - Pockwock, NS - 2011-06-20
Photo © Peter Payzant
What's this?
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


Harris's Checkerspot - Cape John Road, NS, 2009-07-05
Harris's Checkerspot - Cape John Road, NS - 2009-07-05
2009-07-05
Photo © Phil Schappert
Harris's Checkerspot - Pockwock Road, NS, 2009-07-05
Harris's Checkerspot - Pockwock Road, NS - 2009-07-05
2009-07-05
Photo © Phil Schappert
Harris's Checkerspot - Apple River, NS, 2012-06-13
Harris's Checkerspot - Apple River, NS - 2012-06-13
2012-06-13
Photo © Kathleen F. Spicer
Harris's Checkerspot - Apple River, NS, 2013-06-29
Harris's Checkerspot - Apple River, NS - 2013-06-29
2013-06-29
Photo © Kathleen F. Spicer
Harris's Checkerspot - Pockwock Road, 2014-07-02
Harris's Checkerspot - Eggs - Pockwock Road - 2014-07-02
2014-07-02
Photo © Phil Schappert
Harris's Checkerspot - Pockwock Road, 2014-07-02
Harris's Checkerspot - Female ovipositing - Pockwock Road - 2014-07-02
2014-07-02
Photo © Phil Schappert
Harris's Checkerspot - Victoria Park, Truro, 2022-06-19
Harris's Checkerspot - Victoria Park, Truro - 2022-06-19
2022-06-19
Photo © William D. Crawford
Harris's Checkerspot - Victoria Park, Truro, 2022-06-19
Harris's Checkerspot - Victoria Park, Truro - 2022-06-19
2022-06-19
Photo © William D. Crawford