Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370860

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: August 27, 2023
Submitted by: kjaldridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Another sunny, warm day along the trail. Another new butterfly for me (if I've got the right ID :). Incidentally, I saw thistle (blooming) on my last hike up Las Conchas on 9/6.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: right you are! Mylitta has two flights per year and the late summer generation is on the wing now.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County