Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 974574

Field Crescent
Phyciodes pulchella

Observation date: May 20, 2014
Submitted by: blueappaloosa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bright sunny day, butterfly was flying from flower to flower, presumably collecting nectar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: A nice freshly emerged spring female Field Crescent. Look for another flight in July and August.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County