Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 974858

Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos

Observation date: May 27, 2014
Submitted by: OSChris
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was initially observed flying low to the ground above a street. It landed in the grass roadside where it was photographed. Estimated size is 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
Status: Resident
Verified by: sharonstichter2
Verified date: June 05, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Middlesex County