Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216387

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: July 13, 2019
Submitted by: Bonnie Morrison
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on rotting watermelon rind. Appeared to have eyespots on the dorsal side of the wings also but he would not be still long enough for me to photograph. Very cautious and skittish butterfly!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Howard County