Hodges#4488
Phyciodes mylitta
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Papilionoidea
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Nymphalinae
- Tribe: Melitaeini
- Genus: Phyciodes
- Species: mylitta
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyciodes mylitta: //faɪˈsaɪoʊdiːz mɪˈlɪtə//
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Summary
Phyciodes mylitta, also known as the Mylitta crescent or Mylitta crescentspot, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, found primarily in western North America, noted for its distinctive orange wings and dark markings.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan is 26–37 mm; wings are orange with black markings and white fringe on the edges. Females are darker than the males.
Identification Tips
Look for orange wings with black markings; the female exhibits darker coloring than the male.
Habitat
Variety of habitats including meadows and stream banks in forested areas.
Distribution
Found in western North America.
Diet
Larvae feed on Cirsium and Carduus species; adults feed on flower nectar.
Life Cycle
The butterfly flies from June until late July in Canada and until fall in California.
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Tags
- butterfly
- Nymphalidae
- Mylitta crescent
- Phyciodes mylitta