Polygonia c-album ( comma ) is a polyphagous butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. The angular notches on the edges of the forewings are characteristic of the Polygonia genus, which is why species in the genus are commonly referred to as anglewing butterflies. Comma butterflies can be identified by their prominent orange and dark brown/black dorsal wings. To prevent predation, both the larval and adult stages exhibit protective camouflage as bird droppings and fallen leaves, respectively. During... Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
🐾 European Comma
Polygonia c-album · wildlife atlas entry
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Record card
| Scientific name | Polygonia c-album |
|---|---|
| Rank | species |
| Community observations | 85,945 research-grade records on iNaturalist |
Classification
kingdom Animalia › phylum Arthropoda › class Insecta › order Lepidoptera › family Nymphalidae
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