Common Wood Nymph
 
Location: Calgary, AB
Date: Aug. 11, 2012		                
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Common Wood Nymph
Common Name:  Common Wood Nymph

Latin Name:  Cercyonis pegala (Fabricius, 1775)
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

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

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