Butterfly - Baltimore Checkerspot

While taking my daily walk around our pond I came upon this colorful Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) butterfly in the tall grass. The butterfly was very sluggish and may have just emerged from its chrysalis.



About three weeds ago I took some photos of bright orange and black caterpillars in the same area. I now know these were Baltimore Checkerspot caterpillars.



After some looking in the grass I was able to find a Baltimore Checkerspot chrysalis.



A view showing the underside wing pattern and the bright orange antennal clubs and face.