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Phaon Crescent Butterfly

Phyciodes phaon

Description:

Forewing is dark orange and black with a pale cream median band. Underside of hindwing is cream to yellowish; spring and fall butterflies (form marcia) have a gray hindwing. Wing Span: 1 - 1 1/2 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm).

Habitat:

On Gregg's Mist flower in a wildlife habitat garden.

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gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 19, 2012
Submitted on Oct 21, 2012

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