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.
We have lots of those in the part of michigan I live in. I just learned their name this summer. Lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture of this lovely butterfly!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from misty Holland,
Anna :-))
Beautiful - Happy Macro Monday!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty. Love the sunlight shining on this butterfly and it's golden color is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous light and details!
ReplyDeleteHappy MM