The subspecies has been recorded in Maryland and northern Florida as well, but primarily occurs at scattered sites in northern Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ontario. Lupine also grows under canopy where it may occur sparsely and in a vegetative state. Individuals are usually found within 10 feet of canopy cover and within 1.5 feet of lupine plants. Pupation has been observed to occur in a loose cocoon at the base of the host plant. In rearing studies from the eastern part of the range, pupal location has been observed to be underground.
Exact location is unknown for Wisconsin.
In litter or underground. Larvae are present on the lupine plants for about three weeks after hatching, consuming flowers and pods until they move down the plant to pupate. This movement occurs by the end of July. I think impractical esp. If burning occurs after July 31 and before April 15, and 1.