Northern Checkerspot (Chlosyne palla) is a small-medium butterfly, with a wingspan of 1.375 to 1.875 inches. It has a short season; it is seen from April through June in our local area. Numbers peak in May. Host plants are Goldenrod (Solidago), Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus), and Asters.

Northern Checkerspot females in our area come in three different forms. They can resemble the male, or look very similar to Variable Checkerspot. The third form resembles a Field Crescent.Females lay eggs in clusters. The number of eggs laid at one time is highly variable, ranging from 17 to 160. Caterpillars feed together when young, sometimes in a very light silken web. Males are quite territorial.

This butterfly is found only in North America.