Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391685

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: August 19, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hundreds of individuals flying in the northwest end of Doane Valley, especially between the day-use parking lot and nearby Doane’s Pond, where they mingled with several other species mudsipping at the pond’s edge. They flew in formations, and harassed the other butterflies. Weather clear, warm, slightly breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 20, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County