Photo: Eastern Comma Butterfly, Bob Blakney
We are pleased to announce the winner of this week’s Monday Nature Mystery, Fred Siskind!
Congratulations to Fred for correctly identifying the Eastern Comma butterfly, Polygonia comma. According to Butterflies and Moths of North America, these butterflies eat rotting fruit and tree sap and lay eggs on elm and nettle trees. Their wingspan is 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 inches.
Last Week's mystery: Eastern Comma butterfly, Polygonia comma. Photo: Bob Blakney
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
This bird species is an early migrator…who is it? Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
Please note that all entries are date and time-stamped. We review each correct answer to see who commented first. If someone 'likes' your comment, it would move it up on the list, making it look like the first post. Winners are limited to one prize every 90 days.
Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Dixie Sommers