Question Mark - Polygonia interrogationis |
Size | 2¼ - 3¾" |
Egg | Ribbed light green barrel shapped. |
Caterpillar | Brownish rust colored with black spines on head and each segment. |
Host / Food | Hackberries, elms and nettles |
Broods | 2 broods north, up to 5 broods south |
Habitat | Openings in woods, road sides orchards and streamsides. |
Range | Maritime provinces, Quebec to Ontario south through whole Eastern US and into Mexico. |
Notes | You can see how this butterfly got it's name in the photo above. Also it's plain to see why this group of butterflies are reffered to as anglewings. |