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Phyciodes graphica
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Papilionoidea
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Subfamily: Nymphalinae
- Tribe: Melitaeini
- Genus: Phyciodes
- Species: graphica
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyciodes graphica: /ˌfaɪsiˈoʊdiːz ˈɡræfɪkə/
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Summary
Phyciodes graphica, also known as the vesta crescent, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, characterized by its bright orange wings divided by dark lines.
Physical Characteristics
Bright orange with dark lines dividing the wings into numerous bars and cells. It lacks contrasting bands above or below the wings. Some hindwing cells contain dark spots, but there are no such spots on the forewing.
Identification Tips
Observe the distinct bright orange color and the absence of contrasting bands on the wings.
Habitat
Variety of open, dry habitats.
Distribution
Found from Mexico to Central America, and in the United States, primarily in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma, rarely in Colorado and Kansas.
Diet
Larval foodplants include Gregg's tube tongue (Siphonoglossa pilosella) from the Acanthaceae family.
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Nymphalidae
- Phyciodes graphica