Green Comma in Detail.

Polygonia faunus, commonly known as the Green Comma, is a species of butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including forests, meadows, and suburban areas.

The Green Comma butterfly has a distinctive appearance with a wingspan of about 2-3 inches (5.5-7.5 cm). The upper side of the wings is dark brown with white patches and orange markings, while the underside of the wings is greenish-brown with a silver comma-shaped marking near the base of the hindwing, which gives the butterfly its common name.

The Green Comma butterfly has a unique life cycle, with the caterpillar overwintering as a partially grown larva before resuming feeding in the spring. The caterpillar feeds on the leaves of various trees and shrubs, including willows, birches, and elms. The adult butterfly feeds on nectar from flowers, such as milkweeds, goldenrods, and asters.