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Life Stages Diagram
The bars in this diagram show approximate times of the year when the butterfly will be present, in Nova Scotia, in its various life stages.

The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports for Nova Scotia. The majority of reports will be within the period shown, but small numbers of adults will be earlier or later.

Dates for egg, larva and pupa are based on what information was available regarding time periods for eggs to develop, and typical time required for pupation. Like the adults, some records can be expected outside the date ranges we have shown. We caution that dates for these immature stages are mostly conjectural.

Hoary Comma - Polygonia gracilis
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Hoary Comma - Moncton, NB - 2008-07-25
Photo © Jim Edsall
What's this?
Status in Nova Scotia
Extremely rare. The Maritimes Butterfly Atlas S-rank for this species is SU.

Flight Period
Late August - very little data.

Habitat
Boreal forest.

Larval Foodplants
Currants.

Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Similar to Grey Comma.

Notes
Unlike other anglewings, this species is sometimes found feeding at flowers.

Further Reading


Hoary Comma - Tabusintac Hill, NB, 2009-08-04
Hoary Comma - Tabusintac Hill, NB - 2009-08-04
2009-08-04
Photo © Jim Edsall
Hoary Comma - Little Escadelloc River, NB, 2010-08-02
Hoary Comma - Little Escadelloc River, NB - 2010-08-02
2010-08-02
Photo © Jim Edsall