| Occurrence | Statewide - resident |
| Abundance | Uncommon to fairly common; maximum 100+ |
| Flight Period | August 12 - October 10 (mainly late August to late September) |
| Notes | A striking butterfly; the latest-emerging resident species. (Common name in Scott: Blazing-Star |
| Overwintering | 1st stage Larva |
| More info |
Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website |
| More info |
Butterflies of Massachusetts Website |
Photo © Marj Rines - 9/26/1999
Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn |
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Photo by Tom Murray - 8/21/2003
Great Blue Hill, Milton |
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Photo by Dave Small - 8/29/1999
South Athol Trestle |
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Photo by Frank Model - 8/30/2007
Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst
Female |
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Photo by Frank Model - 8/30/2007
Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst
Female |
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Photo by Frank Model - 9/6/2005
Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst
Male |
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Photo by Frank Model - 9/1/2005
Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst
Male |
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