Eastern Comma (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 if you’re lucky, you will see the beautiful orange and black patterns as the wings open.
The Eastern Comma has been known to chase 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 their spots were gold, higher prices, if silver, lower prices.
These fascinating butterflies are exciting to see flying around in your gardens.
Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)
Average Wingspan: 1 3/4 in. to 2 1/2 in.
Habitat: Woodland areas, streams, fields
Similar To: Question Mark
Feeding
Copyright: Fred Miller
Underside Wing
Copyright: Kam W.
Plants That Attract This Butterfly
Host Plants: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants: (What is this?)
Butterfly Bush, Overripe Fruit, and more
Note: Always check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to make sure a plant will grow in your area.
Butterfly Flight Range
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
