I'm fairly certain this is a Pearl Crescent
as opposed to a Northern Crescent.
Apparently, the two species are rather
variable and it's a bit difficult to tell. I
haven't been able to find many Northern
Crescent images to compare, so I'm sticking
with Pearl Crescent for now.
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martytdx (81 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot - it definitely looks like a pearly to me.
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Casteel (65 months ago | reply)
I'm fairly certain this is a Pearl Crescent as opposed to a Northern Crescent. Apparently, the two species are rather variable and it's a bit difficult to tell. I haven't been able to find many Northern Crescent images to compare, so I'm sticking with Pearl Crescent for now.
blu butterfly added this photo to her favorites. (57 months ago)
Roger and Kathy Goodson (36 months ago | reply)
I'm administrator of a new group called . North Carolina Bultterflies, Moths and Caterpillars
and we would love to have your wonderful photography in our group.
Roger and Kathy Goodson (35 months ago | reply)
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful photo in North Carolina Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars.
BlueRidgeKitties (27 months ago | reply)
Beautiful picture! Very interesting pattern. Also love the striped antenna on this one.
Photo Nut 2011 added this photo to his favorites. (3 months ago)