Brushfoots: Gray Comma
Polygonia progne

Gray Comma Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from 1.63" - 2.48"
Habitat: Rich Canadian & transition zone woods
Occurrence Level: Rare
Flight Period: April to October (especially early July)
Larval Host Plant: Gooseberry, elm

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Gray Comma
Garrett County, MD. July 4, 2013

What a nice treat to have a Gray Comma unexpectedly land right in front of you!


Gray Comma
Garrett County, MD. July 8, 2014


Gray Comma
Garrett County, MD. July 8, 2014


Gray Comma
Monroe County, PA. July 5, 2015

This Gray Comma was a bit worn.


Gray Comma
Monroe County, PA. July 5, 2015

Underside view of the same butterfly as above.