I found this little beauty also hanging out by the front door. I couldn't get a shot with the wings open however they appeared to be brown, darker than the outside of the wings. Approximately 2 inches but just guessing. Again, Thunder Bay on the shores of Lake Superior.
It's in the family Nymphalidae, might be a northern pearly eye - https://sites.google.com/site/ontariobutterflies/families/nymphalidae/northern-pearly-eye
Thank you flapdoodle, your expertise is very much appreciated.
