Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1248925

Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos

Observation date: May 10, 2020
Submitted by: anneepierce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: May 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: This appears most like the Pearl Crescent, Phyciodes tharos. The Field Crescent is similar, but has less orange coloration on the hindwings and more black coloration overall. Thanks for submitting your sighting!
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Pueblo County