Pearl Crescent Butterfly

Description:

Its pattern is quite variable. Males usually have black antennal knobs. Its upperside is orange with black borders; postmedian and submarginal areas are crossed by fine black marks. Underside of hindwing has a dark marginal patch containing a light-colored crescent. The wingspan is from 21 to 34 mm.

Habitat:

It is found in all parts of the United States except the west coast. Its habitat is open areas such as pastures, road edges, vacant lots, fields, open pine woods.

Notes:

I spotted this one at Bent of the River Audubon.