Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420045

Black Crescent
Anthanassa ptolyca

Observation date: February 17, 2026
Date notes: home garden
Submitted by: Raul Delgado
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: forewing indented, thin line
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 24, 2026
Coordinator notes: Raul, I think you're correct, although I don't know of other sightings in Webb County. I've never actually seen one of these myself. I looked for a while before I convinced myself it wasn't A. texana, which is common in your area. I trust that other coordinators will correct me if I'm wrong about this one. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Webb County