48,762 observationsLeast Concern
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Polygonia
About
Polygonia interrogationis, the question mark, is a North American nymphalid butterfly. It lives in wooded areas, city parks, generally in areas with a combination of trees and open space. The color and textured appearance of the underside of its wings combine to provide camouflage that resembles a dead leaf. The adult butterfly has a wingspan of 4.5–7.6 cm (1.8–3.0 in). Its flight period is from May to September. "The silver mark on the underside of the hindwing is...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Question Mark is Polygonia interrogationis.
- Question Mark belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Question Mark belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Question Mark belongs to the class Insecta.
- Question Mark belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Question Mark belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Question Mark belongs to the genus Polygonia.