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Mylitta Crescent Butterfly

Phyciodes mylitta

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and black butterfly. Approx 4 cm long. Fuzzy body. Clubbed antennae.

Habitat:

Found many of them in muddy area along canyon stream. Sunny. Near aspen, fir, and oak.

Reference Links:

Phyciodes mylitta, Phyciodes mylitta - Mylitta Crescent -- Discover Life

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