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Phaon Crescent Butterfly
Phyciodes phaon
33.152, -97.0178
Field Notes
Description:
Forewing is dark orange and black with a pale cream median band. Underside of hindwing is cream to yellowish; spring and fall butterflies (form marcia) have a gray hindwing. Wing Span: 1 - 1 1/2 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm).
Habitat:
On wild dewberry blooms in riparian meadow.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 30, 2013
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