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  Sighting 1181890

Observation date: August 22, 2018
Submitted by: rrslssr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on pears on ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: November 04, 2021
Coordinator notes: The top photo is that of Polygonia interrogationis, while the bottom is that of P. comma - two different butterflies. I can only accept one at a time, so I'll accept the top photo. BTW, I really wanted this to be a one of the two Anaea species you mentioned in the notes; sorry!
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Frederick County