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Phaon crescent

Phyciodes phaon

Photo by joanbstanley
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31.1085, -97.4989

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:

Wildlife habitat yard overlooking Belton Lake.

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PublishedMarch 18, 2013

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