Texan Crescent (Anthanassa [Phyciodes] texana)

Texan Crescent (Phyciodes texana)

Extremely rare in North Carolina, with only a couple of records along the southeast coast. These photos, taken appropriately enough in Texas, are of a different subspecies. See Randy Emmitt's photos of 'Seminole' Texan Crescent in the Carolinas.

San Ygnacio, Zapata Co., TX 6/6/04.

San Ygnacio, Zapata Co., TX 6/6/04.

North Carolina Butterflies

Revised 9/1/08 cwcook@duke.edu