Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405551

Phaon Crescent
Phyciodes phaon

Observation date: July 02, 2025
Submitted by: RoxanneWasHere
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late morning sighting at 1045 in full sun being very active and feeding on Phyla nodiflora/lippia/kurapia,frogfruit. It appears to have damage to its wings, most noticeable to the hindwings. Sighted in my yard on Lake Anahuac, TX. Even landed on me for a moment, prompting me to document its presence.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 02, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Chambers County