Category: First of the spring butterflies

  • Overwintering as an Adult

    Overwintering as an Adult

    While most butterflies overwinter as eggs or pupae, there are a few including this one, the Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma) that overwinter as adults. They wedge themselves in crevices in trees, behind loose bark, or under loose shingles away from the worst of winter. You’ll see them out on trails on warm sunny days during…