Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1142155

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: September 18, 2017
Submitted by: Emma Russell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a warm sunny day, approximately 27 degrees C; we spotted this moth on a beach along the Ottawa River near Bristol, Quebec. It was flitting around, landing on the sand and opening and closing its wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: April 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: "Fall form" coloration. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec