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Checkerspot

Euphydryas phaeton

Description:

This checkerspot is dead but it looks nearly the same as it did in life. I was surprised that is was dead.

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this on the ground at Short Hills. I was shocked to see it dead still in pretty good shape.

No species ID suggestions

Lat: 43.08, Long: -79.28

Spotted on Jun 17, 2012
Submitted on Jul 3, 2012

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