Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1306532

Painted Crescent
Phyciodes picta

Observation date: August 11, 2021
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: When I toured this park 3 weeks ago, I saw only four of this species. Then they were in close proximity to each other. Today I saw many more of these, and they had spread out to more territory although they were still in one section of the park.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 13, 2021
Coordinator notes: thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County