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  Sighting 1371523

Zephyr Comma
Polygonia zephyrus

Observation date: July 21, 2023
Submitted by: sgguthart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly sunny, mid-70's, light breeze. It had rained the night before. This comma was puddling on the gravel road. Eriogonums, Penstemons, Sedums, Serviceberries, Chokecherries and Aspens were all growing and/or blooming in this area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: Summer form of the Hoary Comma (aka Polygonia gracilis...zephyrus the western subspecies). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County