I was surprised the other day to see several different butterflies...this one was one of the best shots I got. I think it is a Questionmark....someone please correct me if I am wrong. Isn't it gorgeous?
Stunning, a perfect photo!!! It may be obvious, but why does it have this name, I don't see any question mark kind of markings. It is really late and I am tired...
my guess is either question mark or comma. we have had a rash of question marks this year, and i've loved seeing their little ? mark on their undersides. :)
Yes, it is a Question Mark. It is easier to see the difference from the back side of the wings because you can see the dot under the comma that turns it into a question mark. But on this side the clue is the black dot with the black slash over top of it. The Comma doesn't have the black slash, but the Question Mark does. It seems like the Question Mark is more common around here. I use Kaufman's Field Guide to butterflies of North America. It is good, but has way too many western and southern butterflies that we never see. I should have emailed all of this. Great photo! That red bellied on my blog...it doesn't really have a top knot, but that particular one seems to have a "bad hair day" :-) It was back today and was still ruffled up.
I saw this species in the Smokies spring of 2010. I, too, tentatively identified it as question mark butterfly, Polygonia interrogationis. Your image is much lovelier than the one I posted, and it is good to have its name confirmed by you and Mary. Thanks to you both!
Stunning, a perfect photo!!! It may be obvious, but why does it have this name, I don't see any question mark kind of markings. It is really late and I am tired...
ReplyDeletei have never seen one, so don't know but he/she is beautiful
ReplyDeleteYes, it is gorgeous! Lovely image. :)
ReplyDeletemy guess is either question mark or comma. we have had a rash of question marks this year, and i've loved seeing their little ? mark on their undersides. :)
ReplyDeleteA fine close up with excellent detail and color. That is a marvelous looking butterfly.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shot!! Beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, but I wouldn't know one butterfly from another except they look different in color. Sorry I'm no help at all!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I saw my first butterflies for the year here yesterday.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a Question Mark. It is easier to see the difference from the back side of the wings because you can see the dot under the comma that turns it into a question mark. But on this side the clue is the black dot with the black slash over top of it. The Comma doesn't have the black slash, but the Question Mark does. It seems like the Question Mark is more common around here. I use Kaufman's Field Guide to butterflies of North America. It is good, but has way too many western and southern butterflies that we never see. I should have emailed all of this. Great photo! That red bellied on my blog...it doesn't really have a top knot, but that particular one seems to have a "bad hair day" :-) It was back today and was still ruffled up.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have no idea, but it sure is pretty!
ReplyDeleteAll I can tell you is that this is a stunning photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rose!
ReplyDeleteGlad Mary shared her info here - I wanted to know too. :)
I saw this species in the Smokies spring of 2010. I, too, tentatively identified it as question mark butterfly, Polygonia interrogationis. Your image is much lovelier than the one I posted, and it is good to have its name confirmed by you and Mary. Thanks to you both!
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