Streamside Checkerspot - Chlosyne nycteis

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Small butterfly with wingspan around 3-4cm, range is most of eastern US.

Host plants are Rudbeckia laciniata, Asters, Sunflowers such as Helianthus annuus.

Eggs are light green and laid in groups underneath host plant leaves.



Adult from side, with wings closed.




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