INSECTS
Melissa Arctic
42–51 mmWingspan
Butterfly or moth in the family Nymphalidae with a wingspan of 42–51 mm. Lives in mountains and on the tundra. Feeds on plants.
There are 30 observations of Melissa Arctic in Québec, mostly in Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Côte-Nord, and it has been reported in 3 of the 17 regions.
Where to see it
Habitat
MountainAntoine Dervin
TundraMartin Tuchscherer
