Common Wood-Nymph Butterfly (Cercyonis pegala)
You may feel that eerie sensation that someone is watching you when you’re in the presence of a Common Wood-Nymph. This butterfly blends naturally into tree bark and other woody bushes but is readily identifiable by the eye-like spots on the wings. Two yellow ringed eyes with gold pupils in the center mark the top half of the right and left wings.
Often, one more eyespot is found on the bottom half of both wings. Both male and female Wood-Nymphs have spotted brown wings, but the female will usually have more prominent eyespots and a lighter shade of brown on the wings. Although not nearly as flashy as other varieties of butterflies, the Common Wood-Nymph is surprisingly lovely and delightful in flight.
Brown Butterfly with Eyespots
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
Common Wood-Nymph Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Common Wood-Nymph: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Common Wood-Nymph: (What is this?)
Overripe Fruit, Tree Sap, and more
Common Wood-Nymph Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymph (Satyrinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 2 1/4 in. to 3 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Open areas, prairies, meadows, grassy area
Common Wood-Nymph Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
