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Eastern Comma

Photos by Emil

Size - 40 to 60 mm.

On the wing - Mid April until October.

Range - Scattered from Saskatchewan to Labrador but primarily southern Ontario and Quebec.

Host plants - Stinging Nettles, Wood Nettles and Hops (hence their other name "Hop Merchant").

Favourite habitat - Open areas and damp woodlands.

Special notes - Adults feed on sap.

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