Unknown Butterfly (Polygonia gracilis)

Observation: The photo was taken by a local resident in Toksook Bay, AK. She said she saw it not far from her house and took pics of the butterfly. I've never seen this kind of butterfly before. Anna R. John, LEO for Marcella White, local resident.

Cooperative Extension Service Consult: Jessie Moan, Statewide IPM Technician writes, "This is one of our comma butterflies, likely Polygonia gracilis. These butterflies emerge as adults in late summer and overwinter as adults." Source: University of Alaska Fairbanks