Northern Pearly-eye (Lethe anthedon)

Found throughout the mountains and piedmont of NC, this species is uncommon to fairly common and flies from late Spring into Fall with probably 3 broods. Distinguished from other pearly-eyes by having a mostly black (orange-tipped) antennal clubs.

Formerly classified as Enodia anthedon.


Orange Co., NC 19 May 2004	Orange Co., NC 19 May 2004


Orange Co., NC 19 May 2004	Caldwell Co, NC 28 June 2003


Orange Co., NC 19 May 2004	Orange Co., NC 20 June 2004


Durham Co., NC 20 June 2004	Wake Co., NC 26 May 2008

Alleghany Co., NC
1 July 2006


Orange Co., NC 5 June 2011	same individual

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