Fire-rim Tortoise Shell

 

 Fire-rim Tortoise Shell
Common Name:  Milbert's or Fire-rim Tortoise Shell

Latin Name:  Aglais milberti (Godart, 1819)

Wingspan:  37 - 50 mm

Range:  Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Open Places and Woodlands

Time of year seen:  Mid-March to October (Additional Sightings)

Preferred Flowers: Thistles, Goldenrod, Willow & Lilac

Caterpillar's Diet: Nettles, willow, elm and sunflower

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Location: Calgary, AB                   Date: Oct. 10, 2004

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