Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma)

Large butterfly endemic in eastern Canada and one of the first butterflies that can be spotted in the spring. Unlike other butterflies, this species doesn’t visit flowers. It feeds on tree sap and rotting fruits.

🇫🇷	Polygone virgule
🇩🇪	Polygonia Comma
🇲🇽	Polygonia Comma

Taxonomy

Order	Lepidoptera
Family	Nymphalidae

Tips for Identifying This Species

To identify this species check the three dots in a row on the forewings.

Notes about Whereabouts

I spot this species usually early spring (April) feeding on sap of trees or along creeks formed by melting snow and ice.

Observations by Park and Season

Location	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Parc Angrignon	x	-	-	-
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies	x	-	-	-

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Weight	0.1-0.2g
Wingspan	5-6.5cm