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19-MAR-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Eastern comma (Polygonia comma)

This shows the underside of one of the eastern commas feeding on Manitoba maple sap. It is easy to see how much like a dry leaf this butterfly looks when it closes its wings. This, in contrast to the bright orange colours when the wings are open.

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Monique Trempe04-May-2012 15:26
Très jolie présentation.
Marcia Colelli03-May-2012 19:57
Wonderful details, great view of the under wing V
Guest 27-Mar-2012 12:38
Excellent illustration of how these early butterflies find nourishment. I assume it is the squirrels who have opened the bark to allow the sap to flow out. And another reason to appreciate the oft maligned manitoba Maple.
Fabienne25-Mar-2012 20:37
Un papillon qui se confond parfaitement avec son support. C'est une superbe image.
reflectionsofnature19-Mar-2012 20:07
Nice shot of the undersides! They rarely seem willing to pose like this for me.
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