Fulvia Checkerspot
(Chlosyne fulvia)
True Brushfoots
Appearance: Above, varies from brownish-black (males) to faded orange (females). Below, hindwing is an off-white with black-lined veins and a black postmedian band that surrounds background colored dots. Palps are black above and white below and the abdomen has light-colored rings.
Wingspan: Small; 1 to 1 3/8 inches.
Habitat: Rocky hillsides, prairies and grasslands near paintbrush.
Flight Times: Spring to fall; at least two broods to possibly three broods in this area.
Larval Foodplant: Indian paintbrush.
Did You Know…
Males tend to hilltop looking for mates.
