Nymphalis urticae

[Bob Barber]

A Small Tortoiseshell _Nymphalis urticae_ was found today (3/29) in
southern NJ.  This date obviously indicates that this individual
overwintered as an adult.  Glassberg (1993) lists three records for the NYC
area (2 -Aug., 1 - Oct.) , and speculates it may have been accidently
introduced.

I am curious if anyone knows of a change in status for this species, either
in the NYC region, or anywhwere else on the east coast of the US.



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Bob Barber <bob at vertigo.hsrl.rutgers.edu>
Rutgers University - Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory -Histology/Pathology
New Jersey  USA
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