The bars in this diagram show approximate times of the year when the butterfly
will be present, in Nova Scotia, in its various life stages.
The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports for Nova Scotia.
The majority of reports will be within the period shown, but small numbers
of adults will be earlier or later.
Dates for egg, larva and
pupa are based on what information was available regarding time periods for eggs
to develop, and typical time required for pupation. Like the adults, some
records can be expected outside the date ranges we have shown. We caution
that dates for these immature stages are mostly conjectural.