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Question Mark Butterfly

Polygonia interrogationis

Description:

They live in wooded areas and city parks, or generally in areas which feature trees and free spaces. The adult butterfly has a wingspan of 4.5–7.6 cm. Its flight period is from May to September. "The silver mark on the underside of the hindwing is broken into two parts, a curved line and a dot, creating a ?-shaped mark that gives the species its common name.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis Polygonia interrogationis


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CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Updated ID. Thank you Liam.

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk 11 years ago

Photo taken on an iPhone.

CourtneyVerk
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CourtneyVerk

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jun 23, 2012
Submitted on Jun 23, 2012

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