Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma)

I tried to photograph a Zebra Swallowtail butterfly today. Brad Jacobs and I saw one as we were taking a long walk. I came back later with my camera but never saw one again. I did see several Tiger Swallowtails and this on Eastern Comma butterfly.

Brad wrote my favorite bird book: Birds in Missouri which was published by the Missouri Department of Conservation. You can buy it directly from them for $30 click here.