Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341558

Field Crescent
Phyciodes pulchella

Observation date: July 25, 2021
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A rather dark individual among other members of this species observed here today. Flying, alighting on the dirt maintenance road, and basking.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: I agree, curiously dark. melanic even.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County