Eastern Comma Butterfly (Polygonia comma)
Eastern Comma
Copyright: Fred Miller
This uniquely shaped butterfly is fun to watch and has a silver ‘comma’ shape on the hindwings. It easily camouflages with leaves, but you will see the beautiful orange and black patterns as the wings open if you’re lucky. The Eastern Comma has chased after birds, other insects, and even people. They are commonly attracted to tree sap and well-ripened fruit as a food source.
A host plant for the Eastern Comma is Hops. Long ago, their pupae were used to predict the price of hops; if the spots were gold, higher prices, if silver, lower prices. These fascinating butterflies are exciting to see flying around in your gardens.
Using Proboscis to Sip Nectar
Copyright: Fred Miller
White Comma Punctuation Mark on Wing
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
Comma Punctuation Symbol on Wing
Copyright: Kam W.
Eastern Comma Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Eastern Comma: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Eastern Comma: (What is this?)
Butterfly Bush, Overripe Fruit, and more
Eastern Comma Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 3/4 in. to 2 1/2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Woodland areas, streams, fields
Similar To: Question Mark
Eastern Comma Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
