Description
The Milbert’s Tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti) is a striking butterfly with vibrant orange and yellow bands on its wings, bordered by dark brown to black and adorned with small blue spots near the edges, commonly found in meadows, gardens, and forest edges across North America.
Range
Northeast of a line from Rochester to Detroit Lakes.
Similar Species
None
Host Plants
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), Wood Nettle (Laportea canadensis)
Flight
Overwinters as an adult, and can emerge as early as March and can fly until October (depending on the weather)