Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929970

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: September 16, 2013
Submitted by: TeddyKuma
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is all that is left of this poor insect. I found this in my terrarium with my pet Wolf Spider.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 16, 2013
Coordinator notes: The observer notes should be available with the sighting so any readers of the sighting understand the significance of the spider in the 2nd photo. It is presumed the spider caught, killed, and consumed most of the butterfly.
Checklist region(s): United States, Lampasas County, Texas