Kenn Kaufman and Jim P. Brock wrote in their 2003 edition of Field Guide to Butterflies of North America, page 196: "Wide-ranging and fairly common in woodland openings, stream sides, city parks, backyards, and quiz shows." I love a tongue-in-cheek comment like that final little punch line.
It seems a long time since I have taken a photo of a butterfly and even longer yet photos that are this clear. There were scant open wing opportunities with this butterfly, but it's the closed wing shot that reveals the distinguishing field mark.
Additionally Kaufman and Brock write, "Below hindwing ... always with centered silvery comma and adjacent dot forming a question mark." Reminded me of the tip of the crescent moon pointing toward Venus in the clear dawn sky.
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