Phyciodes pulchella camillus W. H. Edwards, 1871 |
Status: Occasional local resident |
Flight Period(s): At least two generations, becoming less numerous in later flights. Nebraska records are from 23 May – 25 September, with most being in late May/early June. |
Range: This species inhabits most of the western North America from central Alaska south to the Mexican border and east through Alberta and western portions of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. It has been found in the panhandle portion of Nebraska. |
Larval Hostplant(s): Larvae feed on various asters, those being recognized and occuring in the state being the panicled and white asters (Aster hesperius and A. ericoides). |
Overwinter: The Field Crescent overwinters as a partially grown caterpillar. |
Commentary/Habitat: In Nebraska the Field Crescent has been found in canyons, along creeks and in pine bluffs. Although it is unreported some years it likely could, with some effort, be located on an annual basis. When found it is usually as an individual or two. |
Similar Species: Tawny Crescent |