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Hoary Comma
Polygonia gracilis
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About
The hoary comma (Polygonia gracilis) is a species of butterfly, common in boreal North America from Alaska, across southern Canada to New England and the Maritime Provinces and south to New Mexico from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The wings have a distinctive ragged edge.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 25, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: J AVEYView observation from Aug 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 25, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Stephen DeedesView observation from Aug 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 2, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: dhuggardView observation from Jun 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 2, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: dhuggardView observation from Jun 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 31, 2026Cypress Provincial Park, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: tim_pirkView observation from May 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 31, 2026West Vancouver, BC V7W 1R8, CanadaObserver: Mick ElliotView observation from May 31, 2026 on iNaturalist