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Green Comma

Polygonia faunus

Photo by Tom15
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Field Notes

Notes:

Green Comma butterflies are found in the northern areas of North America. Adults overwinter and the new brood is out in the summer/fall and the adult butterfly overwinters.

Reference Links:

Species Polygonia faunus - Green Comma - Hodges#4423 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Tom15
Thanks Leuba. This group of butterflies are known as the Anglewings:-)

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