Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373067

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: October 15, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single individual in a dry, upland Gila terrain with pinon and juniper. It was along the Continental Divide Trail going west from North Star Road. The area was south-facing and almost free of even grass. Flowers were extremely rare. There were no signs of grazing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: a female;
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Grant County