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Southern Comma

Polygonia egea

Photo by Jopy
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Description:

Family: Nymphalidae
Uperside of wings is yellowish-brown with dark brown markings variable in size and number, underside of wings is yellowish with complex pattern of variegation and with small, white "y"-shaped mark.

Habitat:

Distributed in Mediterranean area, found on coastal grassland.

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Polygonia egea

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PublishedJuly 1, 2013

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