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Baltimore Checkerspot

The Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) is a strikingly beautiful butterfly native to North America, named after the Maryland state insect. This butterfly prefers wet meadows, marshes, and open woodlands, where it primarily feeds on nectar from various wildflowers. The Baltimore Checkerspot's larvae primarily feed on turtlehead (Chelone glabra) plants, and the species is known for its complex lifecycle, which includes overwintering as larvae.

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Uploaded on June 24, 2024
Taken on June 19, 2024