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Coenonympha tullia (Müller, 1764)
Attributes of Coenonympha tulliaFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymphs (Satyrinae) Identification: Extremely variable geographically, with at least 4 subspecies. Wings range from dark orange-brown to pale cream. Underside of forewing usually has a small eyespot near its tip. Underside of hindwing is gray-green with a wavy white median line. Life history: To seek females, males patrol above the tops of grasses with a bouncy flight. First- and fourth-stage caterpillars hibernate in mats of dead grass. Flight: One to two broods from March-October, depending on locality. Wing span: 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 inches (3.4 - 3.8 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Grasses and rushes. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Grassy, open areas in a wide variety of habitats, including fields, meadows, grasslands, and tundra. Range: Holarctic. In North America from Alaska south through the western mountains to Baja California Norte, southeast Arizona, and central New Mexico; across southern Canada to Quebec and New England; south to Long Island. Isolated populations in Newfoundland and New Brunswick. The range is still expanding in the East. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Coenonympha tullia
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