Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731618

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: August 16, 2012
Date notes: we found a caterpillar on August 6th, we are curious what type of butterfly this is?
Submitted by: butterflyboys
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was found on huckleberry bushes at about 6000 ft elevation in Idaho
Status: Resident
Verified by: kent
Verified date: August 22, 2012
Coordinator notes: Thanks for sharing your record. I hope the caterpillar rearing was fun. Huckleberry is an odd host plant. Your photo shows a hint of a central spot on the upper hind wing and a marginal spot band on the underside which coupled with the weird host plant leads to Green Comma. Thank you
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Adams County