Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Quite variable. Males usually have black antennal knobs. Upperside is orange with black borders; postmedian and submarginal areas are crossed by fine black marks. Underside of hindwing has a dark marginal patch containing a light-colored crescent. Spring and fall broods (form marcia) have a gray mottled hindwing below.

Habitat:

Lantana in wildlife habitat yard.

Reference Links:

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