Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1264710

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: July 29, 2020
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Intermittent sun; temp in low 70s; little wind. 2 individuals seen persistently nectaring on yellow coneflower. Yellow spots on dorsal are different than Hoary Commas I've seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: very nice photos, Topper. the underside has diagnostic green marks, but they are pretty subtle unless the light is just right.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico