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!
Thank you, Peter!
Pretty butterfly!
Yes, he has wonderful markings. I don’t recall seeing one before, but evidently they are common.