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Northern Crescent - Phyciodes cocyta Pattern is quite variable. This species is often confused with Phyciodes tharos.<br />
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Habitat: Spotted in a meadow Geotagged,Northern Crescent,Phyciodes,Phyciodes cocyta,Summer,United States,butterfly Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Northern Crescent - Phyciodes cocyta

Pattern is quite variable. This species is often confused with Phyciodes tharos.

Habitat: Spotted in a meadow

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The Northern Crescent is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Nearctic ecozone. The wingspan is 32–38 mm. The butterfly flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Asteraceae species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Dec 20, 2018. Captured Jul 26, 2014 10:27 in 75 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO320
  • 300mm