Perfect camouflage

Comma resting, wings closed on top of a blackberry.

comments (5)

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Not a very clear photo, sorry. It was quite a way off and I only had a macro lens with me, so heavily cropped. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I really like the photo, it has plenty of details whilst also showing some habitat.
  I believe this species has two color forms, this likely being the darker (pre-winter) one. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks Ferdy and oh, didn't know that, so thanks again! Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Whoa, love this! I thought it was a photo of blackberries! Definitely amazing camouflage and well done spotting it! Posted 3 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  I got lucky and watched it land! Posted 3 years ago

The Comma

The Comma is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Its irregular wing edges are characteristic of the "Polygonia" genus, which is why they are commonly called anglewings. It is found in northern Africa and across Europe from Portugal through Asia as far as Japan. Its dorsal wings are colourful but its underside has a pattern that camouflages it when its wings are held together.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Claire Hamilton