Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1365918

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: July 27, 2023
Submitted by: Amanda and Graham
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Yarrow
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: July 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: Lower eyespot needs to be smaller. the similarities between Great-Basin and Common are many. Generally, Common is larger, but it's difficult to gauge the size of this one based solely on the photo.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia