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Eastern Comma  -- Polygonia comma

Calvert County
10/12/06
 

Calvert County
3/11/06
 

Perched on my shoe!
Calvert County
8/11/06
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Notes: sexes similar; distinctive "comma" mark on underside of hindwing
Occurrence: uncommon
Range: entire state
Flight: April, June & early September
Larval hostplants: nettles, elms & hops
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