Common Wood Nymph - female

 Common Wood Nymph

 

 

Common Name:  Common Wood Nymph

Latin Name:  Cercyonis pegala

Wingspan:  50 - 70 mm

Range: South of  the Boreal Forests

Habitat:  Open grassy areas

Time of year seen: July and August (Additional Sightings)

Caterpillar's Diet:  Grass

 

Location: Calgary, AB
Date: Jul 31, 2004

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Common Wood Nymph - female ventral side
                        
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