Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1278015

Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma

Observation date: October 17, 2020
Submitted by: Janeal W. Thompson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, warm weather. Butterfly on watermelon in rotten fruit bowl.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 21, 2020
Coordinator notes: Excellent....a female....first since 2006 or maybe Lorie has seen it too since then, can't remember if you reported any at her place? It seems to be an off and on species in eastern Colorado (mostly off). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Prowers County