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Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma) - Parc Angrignon - 2016-04-17
Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma) - 2016-04-17

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 doesnโ€™t visit flowers. It feeds on tree sap and rotting fruits.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทPolygone virgule
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชPolygonia Comma
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝPolygonia Comma

Taxonomy

OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNymphalidae

Captured Moments

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ID and Whereabouts

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

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

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

Weight0.1-0.2g
Wingspan5-6.5cm