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Polygonia gracilis
When it opened its wings, the inside was orange but with similar markings. Couldn't catch a photo of that though. About an inch long, jagged edges on its wings make it very leaf looking.
Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 22, 2013
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Hi @Porcupine, thw butterfly was a Hoary Comma (Polygonia gracilis)
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/speci...
or a Satyr Comma (Polygonia satyrus)
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/speci...
Both species are similar, but if you had a good dorsal view you might be able to ID the species yourself...