Phyciodes cocyta
Phyciodes cocyta, the northern crescent, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the Nearctic realm.
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Ventral view
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
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