BUTTERFLIES OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 



This butterfly may be recognized at once by the white net-like 

 marking and large eye-like spots on the under surface of the hind 

 wings. Common in open fields and along roadsides. It is double- 

 brooded and flies from May to October. The caterpillar feeds on 

 cudweed (Gnaphalium) and on wormwood (Artemisia) ; it draws the 

 leaves or flowers together and forms a rude case, within which it lives. 

 The species is found throughout the United States and Canada. 



37. Red Admiral (Pyrantels atalanta). 



Occurs over all North America and in Europe. In this vicinity 

 it is sometimes very common, from the latter part of May until No- 

 vember, and it is double-brooded. The butterfly is brown with a 

 broad red band across each wing. It is found usually along wood 

 paths or in open woods and fields. The caterpillar draws together 

 the edges of a leaf and forms a commodious cavity which shelters it. 

 It feeds on nettle, hop and false nettle (B&hmeria). 



38. Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia ccenia). 

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