Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
The adult butterfly is found in deciduous woods, forest edges, trailsides, and gardens where trees and sap flows are common. It flies in quick, irregular bursts and often feeds on tree sap, rotting fruit, dung, carrion, and occasional flower nectar. Males perch and patrol sunny openings while watching for rivals and mates. Its ragged wing edges and brown underside mimic a dead leaf, marked with the small pale comma that gives the species its name.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Eastern Comma