mating checkerspots

Edith's checkerspot is a species of butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is a resident species of western North America and among the subspecies, entomologists have long been intrigued by their many phenotypic variations in coloration, wing length, and overall body size. Most populations are monophagous and rely on plants including ''Plantago erecta'' and ''Orthocarpus densiflorus'' as its host species in developing from eggs through to larvae, pupae, and mature butterflies. Males exhibit polygyny.. more