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Polygonia interrogationis

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown camoflage on outer wings, deep orange inside

Habitat:

Hidden in honeysuckle vine

Species ID Suggestions

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Polygonia interrogationis

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KarenL
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Comments (5)
SanciaMatthyssen
Saw another one of these today, perched on a crape myrtle airing out its wings.
SanciaMatthyssen
Wow! Thanks! I've never seen one of these around here, it caught my eye as it landed in a nearby vine.
KarenL
Nice spot Sancia! You can see the "questionmark" on the wing that gives this species its name.

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Central Texas Biodiversity Survey
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PublishedMay 12, 2012

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