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."
Additional photos 8
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Sources and Credits
- (c) Ilona L, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/14379121@N03/11216708515/
- (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/52450054@N04/36178969994/
- (c) Ilona L, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolcarderbee/11216699235/
- (c) Ilona L, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolcarderbee/11216825553/
- (c) Ilona L, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolcarderbee/11216707015/
- (c) Ilona L, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/14379121@N03/11216731076/
- Adapted by Chris Cheatle from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonia_interrogationis
- (c) Chris Cheatle, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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
