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Baltimore Checkerspot  -- Euphydryas phaeton

Carroll County
6/25/05

Montgomery County
6/30/05

Montgomery County
6/30/05

Montgomery County
6/30/05
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Notes: sexes similar
Occurrence:
Uncommon. Habitat loss threatens this species in Maryland.
Range:
Piedmont, Allegheny Plateau, Ridge & Valley. Historically the entire state.
Flight:
May - June
Larval hostplants:
Turtlehead (Chelone glabra); after over-wintering at caterpillars may shift to plantains (Plantago sp.)
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