Milbert's Tortoiseshell - Aglais milberti
![[Milbert's Tortoiseshell image]](img/010259.jpg "Milbert's Tortoiseshell - Kentville, NS - 2000-07-09")
Photo © Peter Payzant
Status in Nova Scotia
Rare. The Maritimes Butterfly Atlas S-rank for this species is "S2: Rare: May be vulnerable to extirpation due to rarity or other factors (6 to 20 occurrences or few remaining individuals)".
Flight Period
Mid-April to mid-May, few summer sightings, and then mid-August to mid-October.
Habitat
Wet areas near woods.
Larval Foodplants
Stinging nettle, Urtica sp.
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
None.
Further Reading
Rare. The Maritimes Butterfly Atlas S-rank for this species is "S2: Rare: May be vulnerable to extirpation due to rarity or other factors (6 to 20 occurrences or few remaining individuals)".
Flight Period
Mid-April to mid-May, few summer sightings, and then mid-August to mid-October.
Habitat
Wet areas near woods.
Larval Foodplants
Stinging nettle, Urtica sp.
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
None.
Further Reading
- eButterfly site
- Butterflies of Canada site (n.b. As of May 2021, many portions of this site not working properly.)
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