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| These butterflies are found in fields, pathways and clearings throughout most of North America. The subspecies vitabunda lranges through Yukon and Alaska. Females of that subspecies will tend to be very light colored, almost white, and the black borders are a bit narrower. This species seems to always perch and nectar with its wings closed. (The dorsal view [above, right] was transitory, as the butterfly maneuvered around the yarrow flower--just a lucky shot.) Adults will nectar on a wide variety of flowers. Larvae feed on clovers, peas, lupines, etc. See larger versions of the photos above by clicking on them. Click here to see a female. |
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