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Polygonia interrogationis
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).
Lacy Oak in wildlife habitat yard.
Several other insects were at the same spot on the tree drinking sap.
Spotted on Sep 1, 2013
Submitted on Sep 3, 2013
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