Southern Comma

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (18 countries).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Polygonia

Species

Polygonia egea (Southern Comma)

Names in Other Languages

French Vanesse des Pariétaires

German Gelber C-Falter

Similar Species in Polygonia

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comma

Polygonia c-album

Least Concern

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Question Mark

Polygonia interrogationis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Comma?

The scientific name of Southern Comma is Polygonia egea. It belongs to the genus Polygonia.

What is the conservation status of Southern Comma?

Southern Comma (Polygonia egea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Southern Comma live?

Southern Comma is found in Found across Europe (18 countries).. Countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Moldova.

What family does Southern Comma belong to?

Southern Comma (Polygonia egea) belongs to the genus Polygonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Southern Comma endangered?

No, Southern Comma (Polygonia egea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Southern Comma belong to?

Southern Comma (Polygonia egea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Comma?

The closest relatives of Southern Comma in the genus Polygonia include comma, Question Mark.