Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390353

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: July 31, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: a few of these were all on one small willow along Jenny lake loop. On closer inspection of photo's it appears that sap was being sipped from weeping area at tear in bark of these small willow's. The closed wing shot shows this butterfly Possibly getting some sap? seemed to be a lot of different undersides form's between these. Was great to find this species after looking in many different area's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: August 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Teton County