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Gabb’s Checkerspot Butterflies (Chlosyne gabbii) are primary consumers and important pollinators of several native plants within their coastal range. The larvae, as well as adults of this species, also provide food for many of the inhabitants of their ecosystem.


Gabb's checkerspot butterfly (Chlosyne gabbii) ; Punta Mazo, Baja California, Mexico © Michael Ready

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Gabb’s Checkerspot Butterflies (Chlosyne gabbii) are primary consumers and important pollinators of several native plants within their coastal range. The larvae, as well as adults of this species, also provide food for many of the inhabitants of their ecosystem.<br />
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Gabb's checkerspot butterfly (Chlosyne gabbii) ; Punta Mazo, Baja California, Mexico © Michael Ready