11,300 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Anthanassa
About
Anthanassa texana, the Texan crescentspot, is a species of butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is found from Guatemala north through Mexico to southern California, east across the southern United States to northern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Strays may be found up to Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, South Dakota, and central Nevada. The habitat consists of deserts, dry gulches, open areas, streamsides, road edges, and city parks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Texan Crescent is Anthanassa texana.
- Texan Crescent belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Texan Crescent belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Texan Crescent belongs to the class Insecta.
- Texan Crescent belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Texan Crescent belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Texan Crescent belongs to the genus Anthanassa.