Northern Pearly-Eye

The eggs of northern Pearly-Eye are generally laid on the underside of leaves of host plants, often in somewhat shaded woodland areas. As they develop into larvae, they can be found munching on leaves, preferring a habitat rich in deciduous trees. Searching for the larvae would require examining the leaves of these plants for signs of feeding or the presence of caterpillars themselves. Pupae typically attach to plant stems or leaves, camouflaging within the foliage, so a keen eye is necessary to spot them among the greenery. Adult northern Pearly-Eye, with their proclivity for flight, are often encountered in nearby open spaces, such as meadows or edges of forests, where they feed on nectar from flowers. To observe each stage, one would search from the forest floor to the flowering canopy.

The suitable time to find northern Pearly-Eye varies with its developmental stages. Adults are typically more active during the day, especially in the late morning and early afternoon when the sun is out, while the early stages might be found throughout the day.

Warm and sunny days are generally the best conditions to find adult northern Pearly-Eye, as they are more active in these conditions. Overcast days with mild temperatures may be more suitable to find earlier stages of northern Pearly-Eye that prefer cooler and less bright environments.