The Hoary Comma is a comma butterfly of northern and montane forests, with a strongly yellow-gray frosted hindwing underside that gives it its 'hoary' name. Like other commas it overwinters as an adult and has ragged, leaf-mimicking wing edges. It is found at higher elevations and more northern latitudes than most commas and flies in a single brief summer brood.
Best time to see a Hoary Comma
The best time to see a Hoary Comma is April–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,301 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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