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Chalcedon checkerspot

Euphyrryas chalcedona

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Orange and black checkerspot butterfly with distinctive wing pattern. Larvae feed on native plantain; requires host plants for Bay Area populations.

Plants that support Chalcedon checkerspot

1 plants

Hollyleaf cherry

Prunus ilicifolia

moderate

tree

larvae feed on Prunus foliage May-July

Bay Area nativeKeystone species