Woodland Trust

Nature's CalendarNature Detectives

Keep a look out in the tree tops for rooks first nest-building - record them on our survey!

Comma. Margaret Bartoncomma

Polygonum c-album

  • Orange brown with darker markings and an unusual wing shape
     
  • It has a white ‘comma’ on the underwing
     

Where found

Woodland clearings and gardens, where its larvae feed on nettle, willow, redcurrant, hazel and elm. England and Wales.
 

When to look forAdd the dates of when you first record this species

  • Hibernated individuals from late March/early April.