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Silvery Checkerspot

Closyne nycteis

Photo by Melissa_M
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Field Notes

Description:

Small butterfly with silver/white wing-tips

Habitat:

In the yard and on our walkway

Reference Links:

Pearl Crescent Butterfly - Phyciodes tharos

Species ID Suggestions

Silvery Checkerspot

Closyne nycteis

Reference Link
James McNair
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Comments (2)
Melissa_M
Ah, you're right! Thanks for the correction, James McNair!

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