Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1118264

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: May 27, 2017
Submitted by: sharper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hoary Comma flew near cabin and twice landed on a wool cushion on the porch. It flew off and was not sighted again over next few days. Location about 100 feet from the Pasayten River about 5 km south of Highway 3, British Columbia. Bright sunny day, temperature about 20C at time of sighting. Daytime maximum temperatures 30C, nighttime minimum temperatures 1 to 4C. Not seen on a plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: September 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): British Columbia, Canada