Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226509

Field Crescent
Phyciodes pulchella

Observation date: August 08, 2019
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Gold Lake Road Hot day Clear light Breeze in moist area near meadow edge. Active Rapid flyer did not like being approached No more than two or three individuals all seemed worn with damaged wings all seemed to be female.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 17, 2019
Coordinator notes: Subspecies montana-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sierra County