Milbert’s Tortoiseshells are a swift-flying butterfly that prefers woodland edges and along streams and roadsides.
   This butterfly is on the wing from April to October, with possibly three overlapping generations.
   A quick, active species, it flits rapidly about its territory regularly alighting on the ground or on a rock or tree with its wings spread flat. 
   It feeds mostly on sap, rotting fruit, and animal dung, but is also seen nectaring on flowers.