Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420884

Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana

Observation date: March 29, 2026
Submitted by: cjgoin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: is it better to say "Texan Crescent" or "Texas Crescent"? I ask because I'm seeing both names used interchangeably.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: thanks, CJ. I suspect that issue you mention is hard-wired into the common name situation. Either works.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County