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Question Mark Butterfly

Polygonia interrogationis

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Nymphalidae. Tribe: Nymphalina. Wingspan: 1.8 - 3 inches. Orange with black and brown spots. Green hue abdomen.

Habitat:

Open woodlands. Flying very late afternoon. Sunning on log and on leaves.

Notes:

Always get this mixed up with Eastern Comma Butterfly.

Reference Links:

Polygonia interrogationis, Side-by-Side Butterfly Comparison

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PublishedApril 5, 2013

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