Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 516236

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: February 17, 2011
Submitted by: Devin Floyd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I spotted four P. commas and they were visiting freshly cut stumps of Quercus sp., trunks of Prunus serotina, and wet mud and rocks by a stream. Weather conditions were very warm. 65 degrees and sunny. Other insects were buzzing about as well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: coreyhusic
Verified date: February 27, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Albemarle County, Virginia, United States