Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1060387

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: August 09, 2015
Submitted by: N2Lavin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not shy when approached, in shade of Lilac, with Hummingbirds feeding inches away. Sunny, 80" light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: While this looks and acts like a moth, it is indeed a butterfly. SG
Checklist region(s): United States, New York