Large butterfly species native to temperate forests of North America and Eurasia, characterized by dark wings with a distinctive pale yellow border and complex wing patterns
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forest edges, woodland clearings, forest openings with abundant birch and willow trees, ranging from boreal to temperate climate zones across North America and Eurasia
Ecological Role
Important pollinator species, larval stages contribute to ecosystem nutrient cycling, serves as prey for birds and small predators, indicator species for forest ecosystem health
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled wings with hydrophobic microstructures, dark coloration provides thermal regulation
LIMBS WINGSLarge wings with complex dark coloration, pale yellow border, prominent venation pattern
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, short antennae, proboscis for nectar feeding
BODY STRUCTURELarge butterfly with wingspan ranging 65-85 mm, robust body with dark brown to black wing base color
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Jasper Shide
