A small, colorful butterfly species native to North America, characterized by distinctive orange and black wing patterns typical of the Nymphalidae family.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Open meadows, grasslands, forest edges, and gardens across eastern and central United States, ranging from southern Canada to Florida and west to the Rocky Mountains
Ecological Role
Important pollinator and prey species in local ecosystems, serving as a food source for birds and contributing to plant reproduction
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled wing surface with complex pigmentation providing camouflage and thermoregulation
LIMBS WINGSForewings and hindwings with intricate orange-brown and black pattern, slight scalloped wing edges
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, short antennae, proboscis for nectar feeding
BODY STRUCTURESmall butterfly with wingspan of 25-35 mm, compact body with robust thorax and thin abdomen
