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Phyciodes cocyta

Northern Crescent


Phyciodes cocyta

Family: Nymphalidae
Order: Lepidoptera
Class: Insecta
Phylum / Division: Arthropoda
Kingdom: Animalia
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Phyciodes cocyta, the northern crescent, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the Nearctic realm.

The wingspan is 32–38 mm. The butterfly flies from June to July depending on the location. Its habitats include fields, meadows, glades, and openings in woodlands.

The larvae feed on Asteraceae species. Adults feed on nectar from dogbane, fleabane, and white clover.

Similar species: 
  • Phyciodes batesii – tawny crescent
  • Phyciodes tharos – pearl crescent

Source: Wikipedia, article Phyciodes cocyta. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 15/07/2026.





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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
57739014/05/2017United StatesIllinoisMiddlefork Savanna Forest PreserveAlec Earnshaw
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Northern Crescent (Phyciodes cocyta) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 15/09/2026.