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Question Mark Butterflies - Polygonia interrogationis Spotted these two on a tree trunk and I believe at one point they were mating. The photo of the mating was too blurry to post. It also looks like they are facing a red ant colony, and one photo shows an ant on its forelegs. <br /> <a href="https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/bfly2/question_mark.htm" rel="nofollow">https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/bfly2/question_mark.htm</a> Geotagged,Polygonia interrogationis,Question Mark,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Question Mark Butterflies - Polygonia interrogationis

Spotted these two on a tree trunk and I believe at one point they were mating. The photo of the mating was too blurry to post. It also looks like they are facing a red ant colony, and one photo shows an ant on its forelegs.
https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/bfly2/question_mark.htm

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  1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    Oh wow, I didn't see the other lower one until I read your information Deb! That is such cool camo. I love the way the darkness merges with the orange on the hindwing, so beautiful. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View DebRich's profile
      DebRich
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      Yes, they are considered "angel wings,"and I believe this is one of the prettiest. This is the first time I've encountered this species, and you're right about camo, when they were closed winged, I didn't see them. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Lovely! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View DebRich's profile
      DebRich
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      I think so too, Christine. One of the prettier butterflies I've encountered so far. Posted 4 years ago
  5. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Gorgeous Deb Posted 4 years ago
    1. View DebRich's profile
      DebRich
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      It is a pretty butterfly! I went out today to the same tree and one of them was still there. I'm going to keep looking for eggs. Posted 4 years ago

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The Question Mark

The Question Mark is a North American nymphalid butterfly. They live in wooded areas and city parks, or generally in areas which feature trees and free spaces.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 5, 2021. Captured Oct 17, 2012 10:07 in 846 Avant Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA.
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  • NIKON D5100
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.