| Occurrence | Statewide - resident |
| Abundance | Common; maximum 100+ |
| Flight Period | June 22 - September 12 (mainly early July to late August) |
| Notes | "Males oh so plain, but hey, that's how you recognize them" |
| Overwintering | 3rd stage Larva |
| More info |
Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website |

Photo by Fred Goodwin - 7/30/2002 Massachusetts Audubon Society Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary | Top of Page
Photo by Mike Walker - 7/5/2002
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Photo © Marj Rines - 7/30/2001
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Photo by Tom Lewis - 7/14/2003 Quabbin Reservoir, Hardwick | Top of Page
Photo by Tom Murray - 8/6/2004 Lancaster | Top of Page
Photo by Frank Model - 7/20/2007 Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst Female | Top of Page
Photo by Frank Model - 7/12/2007 Moran Wildlife Management Area, Windsor Male | Top of Page
Photo by Frank Model - 7/13/2005 Amherst Courting Pair | Top of Page
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