Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly vs Question Mark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly | Question Mark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii | Polygonia interrogationis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan | 45-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with distinctive eyespots found in calcareous fens of the Great Lakes region. Fewer than 20 populations remain.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that many of its remaining colonies are kept secret to protect them from collectors.
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.