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Phyciodes tharos
Its pattern is quite variable. Males usually have black antennal knobs. 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.
I spotted this on the Bruce Trail in Queenston park. There were many flying around but they didn't stay still for long.
Spotted on Jul 25, 2011
Submitted on Jul 25, 2011
3 Comments
Thank you both for ID.
Agree with Pearl Crescent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Cresc...
I think it's a Pearl Crescent?