Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388698

Field Crescent
Phyciodes pulchella

Observation date: July 28, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am confused as to whether these are Field Crescents, or whether some/all are checkerspots, as there is quite a bit of variation. I can create new records if some/all are not Field Crescents.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: All are the Field Crescentspot...females have more color on the upperside...male typically vary from dark to light (lighter in the spring at lower altitude but variable into the mountains. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County

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