Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1220553

Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos

Observation date: July 27, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pair mating beginning in the grass, eventually moving up to a butterfly bush blossom (I think due to me following them too closely). Observed for about 5 minutes. Weather: 87 degrees, 60% humidity, sunny skies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 28, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County