Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1367531

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: August 07, 2023
Submitted by: Sometimes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not much bigger than a blue. Sorry about the focus.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: Maybe a Green Comma? Can't verify with 100% certainty based on focus, angle of the photo, and worn individual. -jmgesell Based on the recurved "comma" marking on the hindwing, and overall brown coloration, this is most consistent with P. comma. J. Calhoun
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario