| Named for the silvered comma on the underside of the hindwing, Eastern Commas otherwise look remarkably like a dead leaf. Buncombe Co., NC 7/8/2006. |
| Similar to the slightly larger Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), identification is difficult until they land. Eastern Comma lacks an elongate spot on the forewing. Durham Co., NC 8/21/05. |
| The hindwing of summer forms are mostly blackish. Durham Co., NC 8/16/03. |
| Spring forms are less boldly patterned. Durham Co., NC 4/3/05. |
Revised 9/15/06 cwcook@duke.edu