Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis)

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$Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis) Nectaring on Dogbane.\nPhoto taken in Bear Creek Canyon in El Paso Co., CO on July 01, 2005.$ $Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis)\nPhoto taken at Left-hand Canyon in Boulder Co., CO on July 05, 2005.$ $Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis)\nPhoto taken in Boulder Co., CO on July 06, 2005.$ $Northern Crescent (Phyciodes selenis)\nPhoto taken in Boulder Co., CO on July 06, 2005.$
These small crescents look a lot like the Pearl Crescent with is a common species in the eastern US and somewhat rare in the western US. They can also be found flying with the Field Crescent. You can find this species along streams, puddles and waterways.

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