Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1122992

Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos

Observation date: September 28, 2016
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photo taken of Pearl Cresent, dorsal view, on Panicled Aster in Southwestern area of Lawrence, Kansas. Weather: 65 degrees, approx. 50% humidity, sunny day with lots of butterflies (and many varieties) on this beautiful day. NONE of which minded my presence on this day; were much more interested in their feeding. Inside of left hind wing a little tattered/chewed. Size: Approx. 2.25" wingspan
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 29, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas