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Comma

Polygonia c-album

Checklist Number
59.031 [B&F: 1598]

Verification
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Classification

Family:Nymphalidae
Subfamily:Nymphalinae
Genus:Polygonia
Species:c-album
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in woodland edges, hedgerows and gardens; 0-500 m (0-2000 m in Europe) throughout much of southern England and Wales; mainland Europe and Fennoscandia. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, having increased over the last hundred years. Wingspan 55-60 mm. Larva feeds on Stinging Nettle, Small Nettle, Hop, Wych Elm and English Elm.