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Common Wood Nymph

Cercyonis pegala

Photo by Gary Walton
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Field Notes

Habitat:

In an old field with Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), pasture grasses, goldenrods, willows, and small aspen, oak, spruce, and pine trees.

Notes:

Seen flying along the edge of the trees and field. Warm, sunny day.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Common wood-nymph - Wikipedia, Species Cercyonis pegala - Common Wood Nymph - Hodges#4587 - BugGuide.Net

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