Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos

Observation date: September 28, 2023
Submitted by: Sometimes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On aster. The only late-summer crescent I've seen this year
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 30, 2023
Coordinator notes: Not completely certain with this ID as it is nearly impossible to differentiate between female P. tharos and P. cocyta. While both found commonly throughout the summer and early fall, P. tharos becomes more likely later in the season. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario