Description
The Common Wood-Nymph (Cercyonis pegala) is a medium-sized butterfly with brown wings, a prominent eyespot on each forewing, and varying yellow or orange patches, commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands across North America. The size and color of the eyespots vary quite a bit in Minnesota specimens.
Range
It is found throughout the state.
Similar Species
None
Host Plants
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Purpletop (Tridens flavus), Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Other fine-leaved grasses
Flight
July and August