Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

59.031 (BF1598) Comma Polygonia c-album, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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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: Common

Habitat

Open woodland and wood edges.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.



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