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Theona checkerspot

Chlosyne theona

Description:

The upperside is black with yellowish to orange-brown markings. Wing margins have two rows of white spots - though not always as specie has some variations. The underside is seen in pic 3.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on flowers at the McAllen Nature Center.

Notes:

Adult butterflies nectar at Ceanothus spp. and Baccharis spp. Fly from late March to early November.

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Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

McAllen, Texas, United States

Spotted on Nov 11, 2020
Submitted on Dec 14, 2020

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