Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1027757

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: February 19, 2015
Submitted by: greybird
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on pansies. Weather fair, temps in the 70s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is an unusual sighting at the southwestern edge of the species range. The upper and undersides of the sighting confirm this is Polygonia comma, and not the more common P. interrogationis (Question Mark). SAT
Checklist region(s): Wilbarger County, United States, Texas