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Question Mark  -- Polygonia interrogationis

Spring/Fall Form
Calvert County
2/20/01

Summer Form
Calvert County
7/27/04

Calvert County
9/6/03

Caterpillar
8/14/06
 

Caterpillar with shed exoskeleton
8/20/03

Chrysalis
9/7/03

Chrysalis
8/30/03

Chrysalis
9/25/03

Newly eclosed
8/31/06
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Notes: Sexes similar with distinct seasonal forms. A silvery comma with a dot on the hind underwing gives this butterfly its name.
Occurrence: uncommon
Range: entire state
Flight: April, June & early September
Larval hostplants: nettles, elms, hackberry
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