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Question Mark

Polygonia interrogationis

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:

Eroded hillside near the road by Wichita Forest.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Highland Village, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2015
Submitted on Jun 25, 2015

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