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Phaon Crescent (open wings)
Stanley Jones

Phaon Crescent (open wings) (Phyciodes phaon)

Phaon Crescent (Phyciodes phaon: Nymphalidae) Wingspan 2.2-3.2 cm (0.9-1.3 in). Open wings.
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Habitat
Bottomlands with scattered wetlands along the floodplain of North Bosque River at 140 m (459 ft) elevation.
Location
Lake Waco Wetlands, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Phyciodes phaon
Equipment used
Canon
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wow!!! flashing colors on the other side of the wings!!! excellent photo in a marvelous setting, Stanley, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
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Oh my! So dang colorful and a beautiful closeup guy!
 
peterow
Two beautiful colourful butterflies Stanley. Brilliant captures, well done.
 
delia todd
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...... but my goodness, how beautiful is the upperwing!!!

A stunner my friend - many thanks Stanley.
 
Kits
Fascinating to see both sides of the wings, Stanley. Gorgeous butterfly.
 

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