Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: March 10, 2015
Submitted by: cbruner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was observed in the old Horse Mountain quarry which is a very gravely/rocky serpentine area. It was flying along a narrow trickle of water with only grasses present. Stopping frequently at which times it would slowly open and close its wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: Nice photo and nice find! Most butterfly collectors or watchers in California will never see one of these in their lives!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Humboldt County