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Milbert's Tortoiseshell

Aglais milberti

Photo by Ariana
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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly looks like it has seen better days. The wings are tattered, perhaps from a battle witha hungry bird.

1.5 inch butterfly, with brown, cream and orange patterning

Habitat:

Western Montana, flower garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Milbert's Tortoiseshell

Aglais milberti

Reference Link
AshleySummerfield
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Comments (2)
Ariana
Thank you Alice, do you have a good reference site where I can peruse pictures?

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PublishedJuly 21, 2011

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