Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

07252 Comma Polygonia c-album, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1598 (ABH59.031)

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 50-64mm
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), elms (Ulmus spp.), currants (Ribes spp.), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: Two generations, July and late August-late April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open woodland and wood edges.

Regional Information

Recorded in 119 (6.3%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 May to 10 August



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, white, red, brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5