Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1134250

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: August 08, 2017
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm Day Mostly sunny, very green rain off and on last few days. locals said week before rain all week. we expected to see a lot more species, most of what we did see was new to us. Did not expect to see giant swallowtail so far north even though we read that is goes to Canada. low weak flight in and out of shaded areas staying close to trees. also saw Crescent and Azure. lots of moths deer creek park wild life area! Very Green no ticks Yea! Was so happy with the People we met every one was so very Nice. Great area Wonderful People.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 14, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Oswego County, United States, New York