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Silvery Checkerspot

By Rudy Mancke
Published October 14, 2020 at 5:30 AM EDT
Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)
Larry Meade [CC BY-NC-SA 2.0] via Flickr
Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)

Chlosyne nycteis, the silvery checkerspot, is a species of Nymphalinae butterfly that occurs in North America. It is listed as a species of special concern, believed to be locally extinct in the state of Connecticut.

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Rudy Mancke
Rudy Mancke served as naturalist and co-host of South Carolina ETV's <i>NatureScene</i>, which began its long run in 1978. His field trips, broadcast nationwide, earned him a legion of dedicated viewers. Rudy's knowledge of the complex inner-workings of different ecosystems and his great admiration for the natural world make him the perfect guide. In fact, the National Wildlife Federation and the Garden Club of America honored his commitment to resource conservation with special awards. After retiring from SCETV, Rudy went on to become naturalist-in-residence at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. He hosted SC Public Radio's <i>NatureNotes</i> from 1999 until his death in 2023 at age 78.
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