Comma

Flight period: March to October.
The Comma was a rarity 100 years ago but is now a common and widespread butterfly in England and Wales and is on the point of recolonising Scotland. They are one of the first butterflies to be seen in spring and can be found in open woodland, woodland edges and gardens.
Date: 27th August 2024
Location: Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Noak Bridge, Essex
The Comma was a rarity 100 years ago but is now a common and widespread butterfly in England and Wales and is on the point of recolonising Scotland. They are one of the first butterflies to be seen in spring and can be found in open woodland, woodland edges and gardens.
Date: 27th August 2024
Location: Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, Noak Bridge, Essex
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