Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
33.0852, -97.0684
Field Notes
Description:
Forewing hooked; upperside is red-orange with black spots. Upperside hindwing of summer form is mostly black with a short tail; that of winter form has much orange and a longer, violet-tipped tail. Underside is light brown; hindwing with pearly white question mark in center.
Wing Span: 2 1/4 - 3 inches (5.7 - 7.6 cm).
Habitat:
It flew out of the greenbelt and briefly landed on a roof before flying back into the greenbelt.
Reference Links:
Polygonia interrogationis
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 30, 2014
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