Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1429057

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: July 24, 2026
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Coming to water once again. The light seems to be hitting this one just right to bring out some subtle color.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 25, 2026
Coordinator notes: a beauty! as you go east, the FW ocelli become more exotic and set in a bold yellow/gold field. NE NM is transitional to that; we get both extremes but many individuals are intermediate.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County