Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393425

Green Comma
Polygonia faunus

Observation date: September 01, 2024
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Gravelly embankment at Rogers Pass summit. Lush growth of Great Northern Aster (Aster modestus) which all the butterflies were nectaring on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: The black HW band with very small gold spots as well as the double black spot in the center of the FW support "faunus" as opposed to "gracilis"
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia