Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1135699

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: August 17, 2017
Submitted by: taogirl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this butterfly was landing on animal feces on a trail
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: I apologize for taking so long to ID your submissions. I will be trying to get all assigned to me finished in this week. Yes, this one is the Green Comma (ours in Colorado is also known as the Colorado Angle-wing, Polygonia faunus hylas). Mike
Checklist region(s): Mineral County, United States, Colorado