Polygonia faunus

(Polygonia faunus)

Description

Polygonia faunus, the green comma or Faunus anglewing is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in North America. The wingspan is 45–64 mm. The butterfly flies from May to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on upland willow (Salix humilis), Betula lenta, alder, Rhododendron occidentale, and Ribes species. - - -

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Nymphalidae
Genus:Polygonia
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