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Gabb's Checker-spot
Butterfly.--In the style of its markings on the upper side it almost completely resembles M. acastus, but the dark markings are slighter, giving the wings a more fulvous appearance. On the under side the bands are narrower, defined more sharply with black, and pearly, almost silvery white, whereas in acastus they are pale yellowish-white, and not so lustrous. Expanse, male, 1.20 inch; female, 1.50 inch.
Early Stages.--Unknown.
The habitat of this species is southern California.