Phyciodes tharos

Common name: Pearl Crescent

Appearance:

Upperside is orange with black borders, marginal areas are crossed by thin marks
Underside is very pale with a dark patch that has a light colored crescent in the middle
1-1.5 inch wingspan

Found: In pastures, road edges, vacant lots, open pine fields

Major foodplant: Asters

Adults are active in: April - October

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