Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: September 13, 2016
Submitted by: digginflowers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Viewed the butterfly briefly on the boardwalk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: October 17, 2016
Coordinator notes: This is an Eastern Comma. The wing edges are different than a Question Mark and suggested you compared FW dorsal makings between Eastern Comma and QM.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County