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Phyciodes tharos
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.
Its habitat is open areas such as pastures, road edges, vacant lots, fields, open pine woods. It is found in all parts of the United States except the west coast, and throughout Mexico and parts of southern Canada, in particular Ontario.
Spotted on Jun 22, 2012
Submitted on Jul 3, 2012
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