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| One of Algonquin Highlands’ most common meadow butterflies, the Northern Pearl Crescent is very similar to the Pearl Crescent, but the male Northern has orange antennal club tips, where the Pearl Crescent’s is entirely black. Their wing span is 3.2 - 4.8 cm. The male differs from the female in that he has broad, open orange areas above with wide black margin, whereas the female has heavier black markings. On the underside, the orange forewing has black patches, including along the margin, with several cream-colored spots. The hind wing is yellowish with fine brown lines and purplish-brown patch. You will usually find the Northern Pearl Crescent in moist, open areas in rocky places, wooded streams, marsh edges, fields, and roadsides. Eggs are laid in bunches from June-July, sometimes a second is laid. They are found on the underside of leaves, usually Asters. Adult enjoy the nectar of Dogbane, Fleabane, and White Clover. |
Phyciodes selenis
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