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Gray Comma

Polygonia progne · Nymphalidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsMay · Jul–Augmost records
Records5,692in 1 country
Most seen inCanada5,692 records
Red List–IUCN status
Gray Comma
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About

Gray Comma in brief

The gray comma (Polygonia progne) is a butterfly or moth of the Nymphalidae family — species of insect.

In Canada it has 5,692 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in May, July and August and fall to their lowest in February and November.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Canada5,692 records · best Jul, Aug
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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