Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1360606

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: June 12, 2023
Submitted by: Varn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Genus Polygonia, habitat is right for satyrus, but it lacks the dark triangel on DHW cell. May be P.oreas or P. gracile? Habitat where found is regrowth forest mostly Douglasfir, cedar, hemlock, red alder, Pacific madronne, scouler willow. Varied understory of many native and introduced shrubs, herbs, & grasses including large stands of stinging nettles.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 24, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Jefferson County