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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Medium

Host Plants

• Winged Elm
• American Elm

Where Found

Habitat

• Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November

Description

A butterfly of moist forests and margins, the Question Mark can readily be encountered in wooded yards, parks and trails. The adults feed both at flowers and at animal dung, fermenting fruit, carrion and tree sap. | Photos by Jaret Daniels