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Northern Crescent butterfly

Physiodes cocyta

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. Wingspan 32-38mm. Antenna clubs of male are orange. Females are darker. Upperside is orange-brown with dark borders.

Habitat:

Open areas in rocky places, wooded streams, marsh edges, and shale barrens.

Notes:

This beautiful little Northern Crescent butterfly was spotted on a goldenrod plant in the marshes of Assateague Island National Seashore in Ocean City, Maryland.

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Crescent

Phyciodes cocyta

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Comments (2)
bayucca
Why you removed your Grogone Crescent? I think you should reload it and wait for an ID or try to check Phyciodes from bugguide.
mary.gallo.m
Thank you LuckyLogan for identifying this pretty butterfly.

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PublishedOctober 25, 2013

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