Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911504

Great Basin Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis sthenele

Observation date: July 21, 2013
Submitted by: J Tinsman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was first seen along a branch of a shrub where the bark was rubbed away (feeding on sap?). Weather: High clouds, warm (~85 degrees), calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 21, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is subspecies masoni.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County