Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1273507

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: September 05, 2020
Submitted by: RichHubie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Super warm. On sedum in my backyard. Underwing picture might not be much help. Colors washed out but the comma is the most unusual I’ve seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 06, 2020
Coordinator notes: With this one, I could ID it just looking at the topside. I have a lot of Green Comma experience in the southern Sierra Nevada but every place they live is now on fire.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mendocino County