Species: Cercyonis pegala, Common Wood Nymph
Description: 1 7/8 - 3" wingspan; highly variable; forewing has 1 - 2 eyespots usually yellow-rimmed
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Cercyonis pegala resting on Sweet Gum tree (Liquidambar),
Durham NC August 1 2004
Wingspan from above, New Hope Bottomlands Trail Durham NC, August 8 2004
Very torn individual, New Hope Bottomlands Trail Durham NC, August 8 2004