| Phyciodes mylitta (W. H. Edwards, 1861) |
| Status: Rare stray. |
| Flight Period(s): This species flies all summer in multiple broods in its home range. The lone Nebraska record is from 28 September. |
| Range: Thi Mylitta Crescent inhabits an area from southern British Columbia south into Mexico, ranging east to western Montana and Wyoming, southwestern Colorado and most of New Mexico. The Nebraska record is from Buffalo County. |
Larval Hostplant(s): Various thistles (Cirsium species) are the primary hostplants.
Overwinter: As partially grown larvae. |
| Overwinter: As partially grown larvae. |
| Commentary/Habitat: A slightly worn male was collected 2 miles west of Kearney on 28 September 1987 by Douglas Beazer. Its identity was confirmed by Ray Stanford, and it is housed in the Monte Bean Museum of Brigham Young University at Provo Utah. Mr. Stanford reports that this species is drifting east into the plains of Colorado and Wyoming, so additional strays might be expected in the future. They are reported to prefer weedy areas and streamsides. |
| Similar Species: Pale Crescent. |
