11 August 2010

Pearl Crescent... I assume

I was rather lazy with this crescent/checkerspot out in western South Dakota.  I suppose it's just a PEARL CRESCENT but I have yet to be able to ID these quickly from above.  Any quick/easy methods?




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  1. I think this is probably a female Northern Crescent. Supposedly that pale white band on yours is a Northern feature. Here is one that is nearly identical from an area outside of Pearl Crescent range:
    http://tinyurl.com/2cff3te

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