Size: Up to 2.75 inch wingspan

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Key ID features:  Above black with alternating red and white spot bands separated by black lines.  HW below has red and white bands, which, from the margin run red-white-red-white-white. Submarginal spot band on dorsal HW has larger pale ivory spots than other similar species.  

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Similar species: Edith's checkerspot has red-white-red-red-white band pattern on HW below.  Snowberry Checkerspot has smaller spots in the submarginal band on the dorsal HW.

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Hostplant: Several species in the figwort family, including paintbushes (Castilleja), penstemons, and monkeyflowers.

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Habitat: Mountains and high canyons. 

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Range: Warner Mtns, southern Klamath Mtns and in Jackson and Josephine counties along the border with CA.

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Season: Late April to early August

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Abundance: Locally common 

 

Conservation Status: Secure