Phyciodes cocyta
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| Species: | P. cocyta
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| Phyciodes cocyta Cramer, 1777
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Phyciodes selenis | |
The Northern Crescent (Phyciodes cocyta) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Nearctic ecozone.
The wingspan is 32–38 mm. The butterfly flies from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Asteraceae species.
Similar species
- Phyciodes batesii – Tawny Crescent
- Phyciodes tharos – Pearl Crescent
External links
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- Butterflies and Moths of North America
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