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Eastern Comma

Polygonia comma

Photo by BambiJudy
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan of about 2 1/2 to 3 inches.

Habitat:

It was spotted on a trail that leads to the top of Mont Jacques-Cartier, the second highest summit in the province of Québec.

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Polygonia comma

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Comments (5)
Ashish
Bambi you got ideal dorsal view of this spectacular butterfly..!!
Ashish
Welcome..!! This month's at least 10th spotting of this butterfly...!!
BambiJudy
thanks for the help with the identification Ashish !
Dan Doucette
I'm not sure. I must have missed the other Comma spottings.
Ashish
Its another comma butterfly.. Dan...is there is big season currently for Comma..?

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PublishedJuly 24, 2011

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