Gardens with Wings

What Butterflies Can I Attract to My Garden?

Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly (Chlosyne nycteis)

Silvery Checkerspot
Silvery Checkerspot
Copyright: Fred Miller

This intensely patterned orange and black butterfly is an interesting addition to a garden. It is very similar to the Pearl Crescent but has white spots along the margin on the hind wings. They enjoy moist, open areas. The males participate in puddling and patrolling for interested females throughout the day. Throughout the winter months, the caterpillars hibernate at the base of flowers until spring. These beauties are a great addition to butterfly gardens.

Silvery Checkerspot
Closed Wing
Copyright: Fred Miller

Silvery Checkerspot Host and Nectar Plants

Host Plants for the Silvery Checkerspot: (What is this?)
Aster, Black-Eyed Susan, Sunflower
Nectar Plants for the Silvery Checkerspot: (What is this?)
Common Milkweed, Cosmos, Tall Verbena, and more
Where to Buy Plants

Silvery Checkerspot Facts And Information

Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 3/8 in. to 2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Moist areas, fields, streams, meadows

Silvery Checkerspot Flight Range Map

Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.