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Pearl Crescent

Phyciodes tharos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Phyciodes

About

The pearl crescent (Phyciodes tharos) is a butterfly of North America. It is found in all parts of the United States except the west coast, and throughout Mexico and parts of southern Canada, in particular Ontario. Its habitat is open areas such as pastures, road edges, vacant lots, fields, open pine woods. Its pattern is quite variable. Males usually have black antenna knobs. Its upperside is orange with black borders; postmedian and submarginal areas are crossed...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pearl Crescent?
The scientific name of Pearl Crescent is Phyciodes tharos.
What kingdom does Pearl Crescent belong to?
Pearl Crescent belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pearl Crescent belong to?
Pearl Crescent belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Pearl Crescent belong to?
Pearl Crescent belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Pearl Crescent belong to?
Pearl Crescent belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Pearl Crescent belong to?
Pearl Crescent belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Pearl Crescent belong to?
Pearl Crescent belongs to the genus Phyciodes.