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Milbert's Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Aglais milberti

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Nymphalidae. Genus: Aglais (the only one in North America). Also known as Fire-rim Tortoiseshell. Wingspan: 42-63 mm. The upperside is black with orange submarginal bands. Both wings have narrow black marginal bands. Blue dots on hindwing. Very quick flier. Adult foods: Nectar of goldenrod, thistle, lilac, plant sap, dung and rotting fruit. Larval foods are Stinging Nettle or Tall Nettle.

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant goldenrod and other weeds and wild flowers.

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Aglais milberti

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Comments (5)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Congratulations on being chosen for e-Butterflies, Great Nature Project! You can see the collection at: http://www.greatnatureproject.org/collections/15
Fyn Kynd
Awesome! A species that I really want to find.
Maria dB
Carol, it's amazing how you can get the butterflies and moths to sit on your fingers!

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013

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