Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371964

Painted Crescent
Phyciodes picta

Observation date: September 04, 2023
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On some sort of Apiaceae in a small ditch adjacent to the large wet meadow surrounding Largo creek. One of two individuals seen at this spot, this one with a less heavily marked VHW than the other. We saw several Painted Crescents in the areas around Quemado Lake that day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Catron County