Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1102516

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: September 14, 2016
Submitted by: Thomas Road
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Actively nectaring on Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus and rarely on the remaining Symphyotrichum campestre. 71 Fahrenheit. NNW winds to 8 mph. Have not observed bivoltinism for this species since the range fires of 2012.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County