Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1229416

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: August 27, 2019
Submitted by: EvSherr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was feeding on yellow composite flowers in the annual flower garden in our yard. Mild (75 oF) sunny day. The same flower patch where Small Wood Nymphs were observed, but this one looked different with the dark line and darker part of wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Deschutes County