Polygonia oreas, the oreas comma, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in North America in the mountains from southern British Columbia and southwestern Alberta to northern California.[1]
The wingspan is 42–52 mm. The butterfly flies from June to October depending on the location.[2] Its habitats include coastal redwood forests and mountain conifer forests.[1]
The larvae feed on Ribes species. Adults feed on tree sap and rotting fruit; they rarely feed on flower nectar.[1]
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Polygoniaoreas, the oreas comma, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in North America in the mountains from southern British Columbia...
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