Phyciodes pallescens, commonly known as the Pale Crescent, is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is primarily found in North America, particularly in the western regions. The wingspan of this insect ranges from 3 to 4 centimeters, and it is characterized by its pale orange-brown coloration with dark brown markings. The Pale Crescent is known to inhabit open grasslands, meadows, and forest edges, and it feeds on various flowering plants.