Chlosyne gorgone, the gorgone checkerspot, is a species of Nymphalinae butterfly that occurs in North America.

The wingspan is between 32 and 45 mm. The dorsal side of the wings are orange with black markings and the hindwings have a submarginal row of solid black dots. The ventral view has a zigzag pattern of brown and white bands with a median band of white chevrons.

Description

The gorgone checkerspot's range is in North America from Alberta east to southern Ontario, south into central Texas, between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachians. Within its range they can most commonly be seen in open areas including ridges, prairies and old fields. They can also be seen at streamsides and in open hardwood forests.

Range and habitat

In the northern range there is one brood between July and August, two in the mid-range between May and September and three in the southern range between April and September. The females lay their eggs in clusters on the underside of their host plants. Early instar caterpillars feed in groups and third-instar caterpillars hibernate.

Life cycle

- Helianthus species
- Ambrosia trifida
- Iva xanthifolia
- Viguiera multiflora

Larval foods

Adult foods

harmful

Chlosyne gorgone can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on various plants commonly found in gardens, which can lead to damage and loss of crops or ornamental plants.

garden pest

Chlosyne gorgone can be considered crop pests because they have been observed feeding on crops, which can result in damage to agricultural plants and potentially reduce crop yields.

crop pest

Chlosyne gorgone can be considered pests because they have a tendency to feed on various plants commonly found in gardens and crops, which can lead to damage and loss of agricultural plants or ornamental plants.

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