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Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Nymphalidae
Phyciodes
Phyciodes mylitta

Mylitta Crescent

Phyciodes mylitta
Phyciodes mylitta
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Summary

Phyciodes mylitta, the Mylitta crescent or Mylitta crescentspot, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in western North America. The wingspan is 26-37 mm. Wings are orange with black markings and white fringe on the edges. The females are darker than the males. The butterfly flies from June until late July in Canada and until fall in California. It is found in a variety of habitats, and usually inhabits meadows and stream banks in forested areas. The larvae are black with spines and white markings. They feed on Cirsium and Carduus species. Adults feed on flower nectar.

Mylitta Crescent

Phyciodes mylitta

Is Mylitta Crescent harmful?

There is no data about harmful of this species. Don't forget to be careful.

Sientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Phyciodes

Similar species

- Phyciodes pallida – pale crescent