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Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos)

Family: Brush-footed Butterfly (Nymphalidae)

Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)

Average Wingspan: 1 1/4" - 1 3/4"

Habitat: Open grassy areas, fields, woods, pastures

Similar To: Silvery Checkerspot

Plants That Attract This Butterfly

• Nectar Plants (What is this?)
  Aster, Swamp Milkweed , Tall Verbena, Zinnia
  
• Host Plants (What is this?)
  Aster

* May not be available for purchase at your local nursery.

Note: Always check a plant's Hardiness Zone to make sure it will grow in your area. (What Is My Hardiness Zone?)

Where To Buy Plants

Butterfly Flight Range Map

Photo Credits:
Male (open wing) - Fred Miller
Female (open wing) - Fred Miller
Female (closed wing) - Fred Miller