Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1303671

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: July 26, 2021
Submitted by: S_Gucciardo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large, dark butterfly that flitted over native grass restoration area, perching infrequently down amid grass stems. Readily flushed and flew long distance before resting again.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Emily Geest
Verified date: July 29, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Washington County