Polygonia egea

English name:
Southern Comma
Full scientific name:
Polygonia egea (Cramer, 1775)
Croatian name:
Mediteranska riđa

Red Book Category in EU: LC

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 38-49 mm

Polygonia egea, Krk, 0221N1279
Polygonia egea, Krk, 0221N1279
Polygonia egea, Krk, 0221N1239
Polygonia egea, Krk, 0221N1239

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Polygonia egea in Croatia
Flight period of Polygonia egea in Croatia

2 broods per year. Overwinters as imago.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Polygonia egea in Croatia
Distribution of Polygonia egea in Croatia

Along the coast only. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

The wings’ upper side is brown, and this species has smaller dark spots compared to similar Polygonia c-album. Furthermore, the hindwing’s underside has an L-shaped mark.

Behavior

It often rests on a rocks.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Family Urticaceae.

Habitat

Rocky terrains with grass and bushes. Elevations: 0-1500m.

Gallery

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