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Green Comma
(Polygonia faunus)
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| DISTRIBUTION in
North Carolina: Throughout the mountains; absent from the
Piedmont and Coastal Plain. |
| ABUNDANCE in
North Carolina: Even though there are records for at least 10
of the 17 entirely mountain counties, this is a rare species in the
state and is much less often seen in the mountains than is the
Question Mark or Eastern Comma. Even in its preferred habitats, it
is greatly outnumbered by those two species. |
| FLIGHT PERIOD in
North Carolina: Apparently one brood, with fresh adults on the
wing beginning in June and July, flying at least sporadically into
September. They overwinter in hibernation and fly again in spring.
Much more flight data are needed. Interestingly, Scott (1986)
states "apparently L June - M Aug., and Sep. overwintering to May
in Va." If there are two broods in VA, there are certainly two
broods in NC, with flight dates similar to VA. However, Allen
(1997) says the species "is univoltine in the Appalachians.
Overwintering adults appear in early spring, often while snow is
still present, and fly through May. The single brood emerges from
late June to August and may aestivate during hot summer days. They
become active again during fall, feeding and storing fat. These
individuals hibernate during the winter months." |
Distribution, abundance, flight period, and map information
provided by Notes on the Butterflies of North Carolina. |
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