English name:
Southern Comma
Full scientific name:
Polygonia egea (Cramer, 1775)
Croatian name:
Mediteranska riđa
Flight Period and Life Cycle

2 broods per year. Overwinters as imago.
Distribution in Croatia
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.
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