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Polygonia interrogationis
Noticed this crafty creature at the hummingbird feeder. Family: Brushfoots (Nymphalidae) Sub: True Brushfoots (Nymphalinae) Wingspan: 5.7 to 7.6 cm. (2.25 to 3 inch) Above: Orange with brown spots. Below Variable : Pinkish brown dead leaf look-alike - Hindwing has two small silvery spots that can show a question mark shape.Larval Host plant: Elm, Nettle.
Deciduous forest, moist woodland.
Spotted on Jun 6, 2012
Submitted on Jun 6, 2012
4 Comments
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I raised 6 of these this year. They have beautiful blue outlines paired with bright orange, a very good lookimg butterfly.
Thanks Dave I will follow your suggestion!
I just started a new mission: non-hummingbird creatures at hummingbird feeders. Your photo would be a great addition.
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