Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368889

Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala

Observation date: August 18, 2023
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I thought this one was interesting, as its patch was creamy-white, vs the saffron-orange color I usually see here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: Pegala can vary in appearance within each population pocket. This is Cercyonis p. pegala form "alope". Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Cumberland County