Comma but male of female?

kennyb · Post by **kennyb** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:24 pm

Two different comma's but are they male or female ? thanks

kennyb · Post by **kennyb** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:10 pm

please any ideas a comment would be nice

Paul Wetton · Post by **Paul Wetton** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:38 pm

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.

Mikhail · Post by **Mikhail** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:41 pm

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.

M.

kennyb · Post by **kennyb** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:09 pm

Thanks for reply's
If it helps it flew around and came back to the same area lots. Male protecting area?

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