Small Wood-Nymph - Cercyonis oetus charon

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close-up of face

ventral

ventral

dorsal

dorsal


Photo Details
July 4, 2006, East Canyon, Morgan County, Utah
1. Close-up of face
2., 3.  Ventral

4., 5.  Dorsal

©Nicky Davis

Characteristics
Postmedian dark band on forewing does not go up further than the top eyespot. The lower eyespot on the
 forewing is smaller than the top  eyespot and is closer to the outer edge of the wing.

Host Plant
Grasses

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