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Green Comma Butterfly

Polygonia faunus

Photo by Jellis
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47.3657, -121.354

Field Notes

Description:

Orange, yellow and dark colors. Three bars on upper wing with spots and spots on hind wing. Dark color borders the wings.

Habitat:

This one was found in pine and redwood forests of higher elevations.

Notes:

Spotted on a trail from Snoqualmie to Mount Margaret.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern comma butterfly

Polygonia comma

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FaredinAliyevski
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Green Comma

Polygonia faunus

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LuckyLogan
1

Comments (4)
Jellis
Thanks LuckyLogan. I checked it out and found this. http://bugguide.net/node/view/618091/bgimage
Jellis
Yes I know that site. Will double check when I get home. Still on the road.
LuckyLogan
If my suggestion isn't correct, here is a list of all the butterflies in this area http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/checklists?species_type=0&tid=3219
Jellis
Thank you but not possible

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
Photographed
PublishedAugust 19, 2013

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