Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405788

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: July 04, 2025
Submitted by: Blablancwillis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I've been looking for the Wood Nymphs for a couple of weeks. I usually see them in June so they are a little later this year. This one looks brand new, maybe a male? I never saw the topside.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: July 04, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is subspecies C. p. texana - they can get quite large. I'm not sure of the sex. Thanks! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County