Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 700701

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: March 17, 2012
Submitted by: mpickens1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The snow is melting fast, we are having a very early and very warm thaw. There were many of these flying around.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: January 31, 2016
Coordinator notes: Large hindwing basal spots are sloped toward trailing edge and a large central black spot exist. In Eastern Comma the basal spots are aligned horizontally and Satyr Comma has a small central hindwing spot with pale tan marginal areas.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Houghton County