| Phyciodes tharos (Drury, 1773) |
| Status: Common to abundant resident. |
| Flight Period(s): There are multiple flights of this species in Nebraska where it has been found from 25 April – 26 October. |
| Range: In North America this species can be found east of the Rocky Mountains from southern Canada to southern Mexico and in portions of the intermountain west. It occurs statewide in Nebraska. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Various asters have been reported of which the following occur in Nebraska: Willowleaf Aster (Aster praealtus), White Aster (A. ericoides), Smooth Blue Aster (A. laevis), Panicled Aster (A. simplex), New England Aster (A. novae-angliae) and A. latiflorus and A. pilosus. |
| Overwinter: As partially grown caterpillar. |
| Commentary/Habitat: This is our most widespread, common and versatile Crescent, and the only one to occur statewide. Any Crescent encountered in upland habitats outside the panhandle is likely P. tharos. It is often abundant, attaining numbers rarely achieved by other crescents. It is at home in suburban areas and upland prairies, but can also be found in wetland and riparian habitats. |
| Similar Species: N/A |
