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Polygonia progne - male



 

 

Polygonia progne (Cramer, 1775)
Status: Uncommon resident.
Flight Period(s): At least two flights. 22 April – 31 October
Range: Found from British Columbia southeast to Missouri and east to the East Coast. Statewide in Nebraska with the exception of the sand hills and southwest.
Larval Hostplant(s): Ribes species, particularly Missouri Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense) for the eastern half of the state.
Overwinter: As adults.
Commentary/Habitat: Adults frequent woodland margins where their hostplants often grow as understory plants.
Similar Species: N/A