Anglewing butterfly
Image: Wenceslaus Hollar (Public domain)
Common NameAnglewing butterfly
Scientific NamePolygonia sp.
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeHolarctic (North America, Europe, Asia)
Host Plantselm, nettle, willow, hackberry, currant
Flight PeriodMarch to November (overwintering adults)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesAdults often overwinter, emerging early in spring. Larvae are spiny and feed on various trees and shrubs, pupating into a cryptic chrysalis resembling a dead leaf.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the unique, angular and deeply scalloped wing shape. The underside of the wings is typically cryptic, resembling bark or a dead leaf.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its highly irregular, jagged wing margins and a mottled pattern of dark markings on a lighter background, as depicted in the engraving.
