Eastern Comma Polygonia comma
Papilionibus > Lepidoptera > Nymphalidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Polygonia Comma |
| English | Eastern Comma |
| French | Polygone virgule |
| Spanish | Polygonia Comma |
Description
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.
How to Identify
To identify this species check the three dots in a row on the forewings.
Where When to Spot
I spot this species usually early spring (april) feeding on sap of trees or along creeks formed by melting snow and ice.
Photos
Observations
| 2022-04-15 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |
| 2016-04-17 | Parc Angrignon |