Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366221

Vesta or Graphic Crescent
Phyciodes graphica

Observation date: July 29, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a field of coneflowers at the bottom of a canyon. Two individuals were observed and photographed. Elevation of 8200 feet is a bit high for the species, but with the monsoon largely failing so far this year, the foothills are parched.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 30, 2023
Coordinator notes: not sure if these are breeding here or merely strays, but seeing two says something about that.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Otero County