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Asian Comma Butterfly

Polygonia c-aureum

About

Known as 'ki-tataha' in Japanese, this butterfly has distinctively jagged wing edges that provide excellent camouflage among dead leaves. A white or silver comma mark on the hindwing underside gives it its name.

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Did You Know?

When this butterfly closes its wings, it looks exactly like a dead leaf, providing near-perfect camouflage against predators.