Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1389379

Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: August 01, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dozens of these little orange guys at the edge of the parking lot and at points along the trail to Doane Pond, intermixed with other species. At one point I saw several individuals together ganging up on a Buckeye. Weather partly cloudy, 82 degrees, calm to gusty.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 02, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County