Cercyonis meadii
(Edwards, 1872)
Mead's Wood-Nymph, Mead's Wood Nymph
Cercyonis meadii is a brush-footed in the , found in North America. First described by William Henry Edwards in 1872, it is one of several wood- in the Cercyonis. The species is distinguished from by subtle morphological differences in pattern and size. Four are currently recognized, with the nominate subspecies C. m. meadii occurring across the core range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cercyonis meadii: //sɜrˈsaɪənɪs ˈmiːdaɪ//
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Distribution
North America, with distributed across specific regions: C. m. meadii (nominate), C. m. alamosa (Southwest), C. m. damei, and C. m. melania.
Similar Taxa
- Cercyonis pegalaCommon wood-, larger with more prominent eyespots on forewing
- Cercyonis stheneleSmall wood-, smaller size and reduced patterning
- Cercyonis oetusDark wood-, darker overall coloration and more restricted range in western mountains