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Chlosyne nycteis
Compared to similar species (such as Pearl Cresecnt), note large white spot/band in median of underside of hindwing, dark tip of and edge of upper forewing. Caterpillars are nearly black, dusted with tiny white spots. May have a broad yellow to orange stripe or two thinner stripes along each side. Branched spines, typical of this family. (information from BugGuide)
Wooded area along a small river
Spotted on Jun 29, 2012
Submitted on Nov 17, 2012
1 Comment
Pretty..i like that colour and patterm....nice pic.