description Milbert's Tortoiseshell Overview
Milbert’s Tortoiseshell, Aglais milberti, is a North American nymphalid butterfly found from Alaska and Canada through much of the United States. Adults have dark brown to black wings bordered by a broad orange-yellow band and marked with blue spots near the outer edge. The species often occurs near wet meadows, streams, and other damp habitats, and adults survive winter by hibernating.
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What is the scientific name of Milbert’s Tortoiseshell?
Milbert’s Tortoiseshell is Aglais milberti. It is a North American nymphalid butterfly found from Alaska and Canada through much of the United States.
How can you identify Milbert’s Tortoiseshell?
Adults have dark brown to black wings bordered by a broad orange-yellow band. Blue spots appear near the outer edge of the wings.
Where does Milbert’s Tortoiseshell occur?
Its range extends across Alaska, Canada, and much of the United States. It is a widespread North American species rather than a butterfly limited to one state or province.
What family does Milbert’s Tortoiseshell belong to?
It belongs to the family Nymphalidae, the brush-footed butterflies. Its genus is Aglais, which also includes other tortoiseshell butterflies.
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