Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1162493

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: June 09, 2018
Submitted by: Eric Wood
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: sunny
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 05, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is not the Question-mark but same "Anglewing" group. Based on the small spots on the hindwings, this is the Colorado Anglewing, (subspecies hylas). A worn hibernating male going to damp soil in our dry spring. The summer generation flies from late July to September from eggs laid by the hibernators. Mike
Checklist region(s): Mesa County, United States, Colorado