Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta (W.H. Edwards, 1861)
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Identification: Upperside is bright reddish orange with narrow dark markings. Lacks the prominent black inner marginal spot of Phyciodes pallidus. Underside is yellow-orange with somewhat blurry rusty orange markings.
Wing Span: 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 inches (3 - 3.8 cm).
Life History: Males perch or patrol all day near host plants for females. Eggs are deposited on underside of host plant leaves; caterpillars eat leaves. Young caterpillars may live in a small silken nest; partially-grown caterpillars hibernate.
Flight: Two broods in the north from April-September, several in the south from February-November.
Caterpillar Hosts: Native thistles (Cirsium), milk thistle (Silybum marianum), and European thistles (Carduus).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: From sea level to 8000 feet in mountains, fields, meadows, roads, vacant lots, parks, and fencerows.
Range: Southern British Columbia southeast through the Rocky Mountain region to Mexico; south to Washington, Oregon, and California.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
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Observation date: Jul 06, 2024
Submitted by: madamirie
Region: Monterey County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 07, 2024
Observation date: Jun 30, 2024
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Region: Kern County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 03, 2024
Observation date: Jun 28, 2024
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Region: Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 03, 2024
Observation date: Jun 29, 2024
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Region: Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 01, 2024
Observation date: Jun 25, 2024
Submitted by: glennfine
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 30, 2024
Observation date: Jun 28, 2024
Submitted by: baileyjt
Region: Alameda County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 28, 2024
Observation date: May 19, 2024
Submitted by: bonfrey
Region: Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 26, 2024
Observation date: Jun 20, 2024
Submitted by: Flagstaff123
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 25, 2024
Observation date: Jun 20, 2024
Submitted by: Flagstaff123
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 25, 2024
Observation date: Jun 15, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Region: Alameda County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 15, 2024
Observation date: May 31, 2024
Submitted by: pgericks
Region: Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 14, 2024
Observation date: May 18, 2024
Submitted by: hikerguy
Region: Box Elder County, Utah, United States
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Jun 11, 2024
Observation date: May 30, 2024
Submitted by: MAKI
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 10, 2024
Observation date: Jun 05, 2024
Submitted by: Lisahug
Region: Napa County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 06, 2024
Observation date: May 25, 2024
Submitted by: merops
Region: Santa Clara County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 05, 2024
Observation date: Jun 05, 2024
Submitted by: mcvaugh
Region: Contra Costa County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 05, 2024
Observation date: May 09, 2024
Submitted by: dfagan746
Region: Klickitat County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 10, 2024
Observation date: Apr 25, 2024
Submitted by: dchartier
Region: El Paso County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 07, 2024
Observation date: May 01, 2024
Submitted by: Calypso12
Region: Clallam County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 04, 2024
Observation date: May 02, 2024
Submitted by: hiker96
Region: Thurston County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 02, 2024
Observation date: Apr 21, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Region: Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 23, 2024
Observation date: Apr 20, 2024
Submitted by: weflybye
Region: Mason County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Apr 20, 2024
Observation date: Mar 17, 2024
Submitted by: natureali
Region: Kern County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Mar 22, 2024
Observation date: Mar 14, 2024
Submitted by: madamirie
Region: Monterey County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Mar 15, 2024
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