Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta

Observation date: July 31, 2024
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Habitat sunny, grassy, windswept meadow. Nectaring on oxeye daisy. Only saw one Mylitta Crescent during all the stops I made along Marys Peak Road. Not many daisies along the road that traverses the meadow. Forest Service has ben removing daisies and other non-native invasive plants to preserve meadow habitat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 15, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County