Hoary Comma, Polygonia gracilis, is native to much of the Western US and Canada.

Hoary Comma, Polygonia graclis above Big Bear at 7000 ft. There were a lot of Ribes cereum and Ribes nevadense
Hoary Comma, Polygonia graclis above Big Bear at 7000 ft. There were a lot of currants (Ribes cereum and Ribes nevadense) in the area. Currants are the laval food for this butterfly.
Side view of Hoary Comma, Polygonia graclis above Big Bear at about 7000 ft.
Side view of Hoary Comma, Polygonia graclis above Big Bear at about 7000 ft.

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