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Polygoia c-album - Comma. 42-50mm.
In spring, after emerging from hibernation, the butterflies lay eggs from which two types of adults emerge. One type resembles the typical butterflies and makes ready for hibernation by the end of summer.
The second sort takes a shorter time to develop from caterpillars and hatches earlier - in May and June. These butterflies are rather different in both wing shape and pattern and are known as f. hutchinsoni. They reproduce in summer, and it is only the next generation that joins the hibernating adults of the first group. This difference in ecological answer of individuals to summer weather conditions thus gives rise to a partial second generation.
The caterpillars live solitarily on stinging nettles, hops, gooseberries and other plants. The comma is an extremely variable species: in particular, a whole series of variations has been described, involving various shapes of the 'C' spot on the underside of the hindwings. |
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You used a surgeons scalpel for sharpening this one.....Good PP work and if there wasn't nay then you should now send me your camera...and of course a fine notation!
Bob
- mariki
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Hello Marx,
Excellent presentation of this comma with a great POV. Excellent DOF and sharpness. Superb light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki
