“Seminole” Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana seminole

“Seminole” Texan Crescent was described by Henry Skinner in 1911 from specimens taken by Dr. J.C Bradley along Spring Creek near Bainbridge, Decatur County. (The Butterflies of Georgia, Harris, 1972). It is distinguished from the western “Texan” Texan Crescent, from which it is geographically isolated, by differences in pattern and habitat preferences. “Seminole” Texan Crescent is locally uncommon, but it is more widespread in Georgia than has been previously reported and is present throughout the Coastal Plain in the flood plain forests of its rivers and streams from Macon (Bibb County) to the Florida line. Where colonies are present, it can be numerous. The hostplants are Water-willows, including Pineland Water-willow (Justicia angusta) and Lance-leaf Water-willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata) that grow in wet open areas in forested flood plains. There are two to three broods from March to early November, with most frequent sightings in mid-May, July, September and October. Early Date: March 3 (Jenkins County); Late Date: November 8 (Decatur County). Conservation status: Secure.