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Comma butterfly spotted on Ginučiai hike in Lithuania

Original: [3/3] Ginučiai hike cont. Always a pleasure to spot a new-to-us 🦋 butterfly; Polygonia c-album | the comma has character

A hiker walking near Ginučiai in Lithuania reported seeing a Polygonia c-album, the comma butterfly, for the first time. The insect is known for the notched edges of its forewings and its orange, brown and black colouring, which mimics fallen leaves. Grass snakes were also spotted along the same trail.

Why now: Nature enthusiasts are sharing sightings of notable wildlife from hikes in the Aukštaitija region.

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• [3/3] Ginučiai hike cont. Always a pleasure to spot a new-to-us 🦋 butterfly; Polygonia c-album | the comma has characteristic notches in its forewings and orange/ brown/ black colouration, mimicking fallen leaves (📷1). We saw Natrix natrix | the European grass snake again… · oCDo@mastodon.nz · 4

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