Comma (Polygonia c-album)
Cheshire local information
When to see: March-May, July, September-October
Where to see: Woodland, woodland edges, mature hedgerows and gardens
Behaviour: Perch
Wingspan: 50-64mm
Caterpillar food plant: Common Nettle (Uritica dioica)
Cheshire status: A common and widespread resident that has been slowly extending its range in Cheshire since at least the 1940’s. This range extension accelerated from the early 1980’s with small numbers now often recorded in the Pennine foothills. This is a double-brooded insect that also hibernates to appear again in early spring. Its favoured habitats are woodlands and mature hedgerows.
