Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1270083

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: August 14, 2020
Submitted by: JulieLuetzelschwab
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: Julie, this is a tough call. Ventral marks of Green and Hoary can be very similar, and the photo has some issues, too, as I'm sure you are aware. that said, the very protuberant lobe of dark scales under the 'comma' tilts me toward Green Comma.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, San Miguel County