Comma but male of female?
Re: Comma but male of female?
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Re: Comma but male of female?
Hi Kenny
Very difficult to tell between males and females in many nymphalid species especially Comma. Females often have a more swollen abdomen than males but a side by side comparison may be required for this. Behaviour also varies and males are probably more agressive defending territory from favoured leaves or twigs.
I wouldn't like to say whether your photos are males or females. Hope someone else has more information for you.
Very difficult to tell between males and females in many nymphalid species especially Comma. Females often have a more swollen abdomen than males but a side by side comparison may be required for this. Behaviour also varies and males are probably more agressive defending territory from favoured leaves or twigs.
I wouldn't like to say whether your photos are males or females. Hope someone else has more information for you.
Cheers Paul
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Re: Comma but male of female?
I'd say it was a female. Slightly less jagged outline to the wings than in the male, and a heavy looking abdomen in you underside shot.
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Re: Comma but male of female?
Thanks for reply's
If it helps it flew around and came back to the same area lots. Male protecting area?
If it helps it flew around and came back to the same area lots. Male protecting area?