Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420091

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: February 28, 2026
Submitted by: chneal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We were out for a walk, and were in the dry stream bed behind the Los Alamos, NM, Guaje Pines cemetery. This butterfly was flitting about the dry grasses but didn't stay put enough for a closer photograph. The temperature was close to 60 degree F. It was sunny and calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: mylitta is usually the first crescent to fly in spring, but this is very early. thanks for submitting!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County