Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1111070

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: June 23, 2016
Submitted by: A.Y.Liang
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Perching in full sun on a dry, grassy area. Was very aggressive towards other butterflies flying in its territory despite its small size, constantly chasing away a Junonia coenia (common buckeye) and multiple Agraulis vanillae (gulf fritillary).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: January 25, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County