Small Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis oetus charon
Adult

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close-up of face

ventral

ventral

dorsal

dorsal

 


Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Les and Nicky Davis located this cercyonis oetus charon July 4, 2006, East Canyon, Morgan County, Utah
1. Close-up of face
2., 3.  Ventral
4., 5.  Dorsal

Adult 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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