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Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)

SUMMER FORM (DORSAL)

WINTER FORM (DORSAL)

MALE (VENTRAL)

 

Caterpillar HostplantsElms (Ulmus americana, U. rubra, U. pumila, U. parviflora, U. crassifolia); Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis, C. laevigata); Hops (Humulus lupulus); Nettle (Urtica dioica); False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)
Area Sighting
Locations
Look for along woodland edges and in open fields.
Seasonal Flight DataFlight Period: Late February - November; warm winter days adults temporarily come out of hibernation. Several broods (4-5) throughout the spring, summer and fall.
General NotesAn infrequent visitor to flowers for nectar, it can reliably be drawn to the yard by placing out a tray of rotting fruit (bananas, plums, pears, etc.)

Additional Photographs

OVA

LARVA

PUPA

ADULT


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