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Phaon Crescent Butterfly

Phyciodes phaon

Photo by gatorfellows
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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 asters beside a path through an urban park.

Reference Links:

Phyciodes, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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