Epargyreus clarus is a North American species ranging from southern Canada to northern Mexico; absent from the Great Basin and most of West Texas. It is found at forest edges, in open woodlands, riparian habitats, swamps, hedgerows, fields, and gardens. The wings are chocolate brown, above and below (wingspan 43-67 mm). The forewing is pointed, with a golden yellow band on both surfaces; the hindwing with a large silvery-white irregular patch on the underside. Adults feed on the nectar of a variety of flowers (usually avoids yellow flowers), and also obtain nutrients from mud and animal droppings. The larvae eat leaves of many woody and herbaceous legumes (Fabaceae), including Black Locust (Robinia pseudacacia), Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), False Indigo (Amorpha fruticosa), American Hogpeanut (Amphicarpaea bracteata), Groundnut (Apios americana), Butterfly Pea (Clitoria mariana), etc. One to four generation; this species flies from May to September in most eastern North America, and February to December in Florida.

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