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Wood Nymph - Cercyonis pegala
Copyright © 2015 Joy Markgraf

Wood Nymph - Cercyonis pegala
Husum, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
July 4, 2015
This butterfly was found in a shrubby, open area where Douglas spirea grows on the edge of a wetland/prairie remnant. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
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Contributed by Joy Markgraf on 12 December, 2015 - 7:53am
Last updated 12 December, 2015 - 3:18pm

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… Cliff Ivy, 12 December, 2015 - 3:18pm login or register to post comments

Common Wood-Nymph
Hi, Joy

I'm not an expert, but I would guess this is a Common Wood-nymph. I've found this species in Multnomah County, Oregon from late July to mid August.

Here's an example of a similar one in South Dakota (thought probably a different subspecies): http://bugguide.net/node/view/1135318/bgimage.

And here's an example of a Common Wood-nymph found just south of your location: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127388251@N04/20141466869/in/album-72157646604149063/.
… Phil Nosler, 12 December, 2015 - 12:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Common Wood-Nymph
Hi Phil - Thanks! I also enjoyed reading about the distribution and natural history of the Common Wood-Nymph in Bob Pyle's book The Butterflies of Cascadia. Joy
… Joy Markgraf, 13 December, 2015 - 9:40am login or register to post comments

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