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Post by forumhulio on Apr 26, 2016 2:41:34 GMT -8
Working on an identification for this. This was filmed just north of Vancouver, British Columbia (Whistler). The video shows the underside of the wing also. I believe it would be one of the following:
Satyr Anglewing / Satyr Comma (Polygonia satyrus)
Faunus Anglewing / Faunus Comma / Green Comma (Polygonia faunus)
Zephyr Anglewing / Zephyr Comma (Polygonia zephyrus)
Oreas Anglewing / Oreas Comma / Sylvan Anglewing (Polygonia oreas)
Is there anyway of knowing for sure from this? Thanks in advance for any help!
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mikeh
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Post by mikeh on Apr 27, 2016 20:18:06 GMT -8
Looks like Polygonia faunus
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Post by hypanartia on Apr 27, 2016 20:43:03 GMT -8
Hi,
With Polygonia is always a hard determination, especially with live individuals. Because of what appear to be the typical green markings in the underside (no very clear) I will say it is P. faunus. The specimen is not too rugged in shape for faunus, it has less contrast in the underside and a more tawny upperside, suggesting it is likely a female (of faunus).
I will discard satyrus and zephyrus; P. oreas is a distant possibility.
I hope this helps
Jesus
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Post by forumhulio on Apr 29, 2016 12:09:11 GMT -8
Thank you for the replies!!
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