Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
Summary 7
The Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis) is a North American nymphalid butterfly. 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 (1.8–3.0 in). 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."
Sources and Credits
- (c) Kent McFarland, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/32750264@N02/6156981502
- (c) Kent McFarland, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5769470851_966d6a1d3d.jpg
- (c) Patrick Coin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4963205531_c38dec6746.jpg
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- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonia_interrogationis
More Info
- iNat taxon page
- Animal Diversity Web
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- BOLD Systems BIN search
- BugGuide
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
- CUIC Insect Images
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- Maryland Biodiversity Project
- Maryland Moths
- Mass Moths
- Moth Photographers Group
- Moths of North Carolina
- NatureServe Explorer 2.0
- Pacific Northwest Moths
