Eastern Comma
This photo engendered some debate on iNaturalist. Its near relative is the question mark. The usual way of distinguishing is under the wings, either a question mark in one case, or a comma in the other. Since only the dorsal view was available, an expert had to weigh in and note some distinguishing wing markings. I said eastern comma to begin with, then got swayed the other way when objections arose. I wish I had just stuck with my original ID.
Eastern Comma
This photo engendered some debate on iNaturalist. Its near relative is the question mark. The usual way of distinguishing is under the wings, either a question mark in one case, or a comma in the other. Since only the dorsal view was available, an expert had to weigh in and note some distinguishing wing markings. I said eastern comma to begin with, then got swayed the other way when objections arose. I wish I had just stuck with my original ID.