Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001036

Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos

Observation date: August 14, 2014
Submitted by: Elaine Link
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flittering around and stopping in the sun. Sunny, slight breeze, approximately degrees Fahrenheit. It didn't stop to feed while I was watching, but it sat on the leaves of oakleaf hydrangea, bouncing bet, clover.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Macoupin County