Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1197502

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: December 25, 2018
Submitted by: Elara89
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this Eastern Comma on the sidewalk. I placed it on the bush. The temps were in the 40's and sunny. Since the temps were going to drop drastically, it is now living in an aquarium in my room.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Eric Wood
Verified date: December 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Tama County

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