I’ve used the ButterfliesandMoths.org website to help identify this butterfly where the Pearl Crescent description starts off:
Identification: Quite variable.

The other factors of size (Wing Span: 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 inches (3.2 – 4.5 cm), habitat and range seem to fit, so I give this as a probably ID.

I regret that I didn’t notice the water drops on the blade of grass at the time and get a better composition. However, I had just narrowly avoided stepping on a large black snake and I wasn’t keen on moving into the tall grass.

March 26, 2020
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
Wonderful photos of this most beautiful butterfly, Ellen!
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Thank you, Peter!
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Pretty butterfly!
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Yes, he has wonderful markings. I don’t recall seeing one before, but evidently they are common.
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