Thanks to all of you for your comments. When I actually looked at these side by side I could see the difference in the shape of the wings and as Steve pointed out "the open black spots along the submargin of the hindwing are diagnostic". Thank you Steve.
Also thanks to Michel for sending the links to other photos where there are photos that show quite a lot of variation in this species. Something to be aware of. There is always something new to learn.
Carol Woodbury Cannon County
on Jul 17, 2009, at 8:06 PM, Carol Wolf wrote:
I have posted my photos of these for comparison. If someone would help me with the proper ID I would be grateful. When I look at the unknown I see a lot more orange than I see on the Silvery Checkerspot.Thanks for your comments. Carol Woodbury Cannon County Pearl Crescent <PEARL CRESCENT.jpg> Silvery Checkerspot <SILVERY CHECKERSPOT.jpg> Unknown <IMG_0429.jpg>
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