Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1258720

Painted Crescent
Phyciodes picta

Observation date: July 06, 2020
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring with other crescents on blooming Tamarisk and also alighting on Field Bindweed, the caterpillar host plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 09, 2020
Coordinator notes: thanks, Rene!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County