The pearl crescent, Phyciodes Tharos, is a common butterfly found in the eastern two thirds of North America. It ranges from southern Ontario in the north down through Mexico in the south. Adults lay eggs on plants in the aster family, which is the larval host plant. They over winter in their larval, or caterpillar, form.
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We have lots of those in the part of michigan I live in. I just learned their name this summer. Lovely photo!
It's so lovely!
Beautiful capture of this lovely butterfly!
Greetings from misty Holland,
Anna :-))
Beautiful - Happy Macro Monday!
How pretty. Love the sunlight shining on this butterfly and it's golden color is just lovely.
Gorgeous light and details!
Happy MM
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