Brushfoots: Question Mark Polygonia interrogationis
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 2.25" - 3" |
| Habitat: | Open woods, glades |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | April, June & early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Nettles, elm, hackberry |
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Harford County, MD. September 3, 2012
A very fresh Question Mark.
Howard County, MD. July 19, 2012
Ventral view with the silver "question mark".
Howard County, MD. April 21, 2012
Summer Form. Notice the black area on the hind wings. Oftentimes, Question Marks will land on you.
Howard County, MD. September 27, 2012
Ventral view of both a Question Mark and Eastern Comma. The "question mark" and "comma" can be seen clearly. On a side note, the sap from sunflower plants is an attractive nectar source late in the season.