Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386284

Great Basin Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis sthenele

Observation date: July 11, 2024
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hundreds of Common wood Nymphs were flying in this wooded area with some bog habitat. Found this light colored, and smallish individual chasing the Commons. We netted it and had a closer look for ID before releasing it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: July 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Plumas County, California, United States

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