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Polygonia interrogationis

Genus Polygonia
Subfamily True Brushfoots
Family Brushfooted Butterflies
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Occurrence   Statewide - migrant
Abundance Variably very uncommon to common; maximum 178
Flight Period April 6 - November 13 (mainly early May to early October)
Notes One of the regular coastal migrants
Overwintering Adult
More info Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website

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