Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1050197

Northern Crescent
Phyciodes cocyta

Observation date: June 24, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The under wing pattern does not match anything I have on file. Was flying near the ground, looked to be possibly taking up salts from the damp soil. Would lift off, circle and return at the lakeside. Sunny warm, beginning to cloud over.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: July 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia