Question Mark - Polygonia interrogationis
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Status in Nova Scotia
Uncommon most years, can be common in some years.
Flight Period
Two overlapping broods: Early June to late August and mid-August to early October.
Habitat
Woodland roads and trails, wooded city parks.
Larval Foodplants
Nettles (Urtica sp.), Elms and Hops (Humulus sp.).
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Other anglewings, especially Eastern Comma and Satyr Comma.
Further Reading
Uncommon most years, can be common in some years.
Flight Period
Two overlapping broods: Early June to late August and mid-August to early October.
Habitat
Woodland roads and trails, wooded city parks.
Larval Foodplants
Nettles (Urtica sp.), Elms and Hops (Humulus sp.).
Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Other anglewings, especially Eastern Comma and Satyr Comma.
Further Reading
- eButterfly.org: Nova Scotia records, Canada records
- iNaturalist.org: 117 Nova Scotia records, 44088 North America records
- The Butterflies of Canada
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