Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1403925

Northern Crescent
Phyciodes cocyta

Observation date: June 16, 2025
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 22, 2025
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...a newly emerged male...you might get the Canyonland Crescentspot (Phyciodes apsaalooke - formerly Phyciodes batesii) in the vicinity which looks much the same but need clear upperside photos to positively ID which could make extra work to photograph. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County