Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana (W. H. Edwards, 1863)
Family: Nymphalidae
Status: Uncommon stray
NENHP Rank: Not listed
Range: Resident in the southern United States, straying north from there.
Larval Hostplant(s): Larvae feed on several Amaranths, none of which is found in Nebraska.
Broods/Flight Times: Throughout the year in its home range. Most Nebraska records are from late summer.
Overwintering: Does not survive temperate winters.
Habitat: Most frequently found at nectar in a variety of habitats.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/4 – 1 7/8 inches
Found at:
Similar Species: None
Notes:
Texan Crescent, Eddy Co., NM, Steve Cary
