Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1170629

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: July 16, 2018
Submitted by: zbeckb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It’s 86°F. This butterfly was on a maple tree in a little patch of sun in a shady suburban backyard. There are other deciduous trees nearby, including ash, dogwood, sycamore, and beechnut. There is also a wildflower garden nearby with black eyed susans, purple coneflowers, Shasta daisies, and beard tongue.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Howell_Curtis
Verified date: July 16, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Boone County, United States, Indiana