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Cercyonis
wood-nymphs, wood nymphs
Cercyonis is a genus of satyrine butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, distributed across North America. The genus comprises at least four recognized species, including the widespread common wood-nymph (C. pegala) and the regionally restricted Mead's wood-nymph (C. meadii). A newly described species, the Bald Hills Satyr (C. incognita), was discovered in the High North Coast Range of California and may be at risk due to habitat loss from wildfires. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as wood-nymphs or wood nymphs.
Cercyonis meadii
Mead's Wood-Nymph, Mead's Wood Nymph
Cercyonis meadii is a brush-footed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, found in North America. First described by William Henry Edwards in 1872, it is one of several wood-nymph species in the genus Cercyonis. The species is distinguished from congeners by subtle morphological differences in wing pattern and size. Four subspecies are currently recognized, with the nominate subspecies C. m. meadii occurring across the core range.
Cercyonis oetus
Small Wood-Nymph, Dark Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis oetus is a brush-footed butterfly of western North America, commonly known as the Small Wood-Nymph or Dark Wood-Nymph. It is a medium-sized satyrine with a wingspan of 32–45 mm. Adults fly in a single generation from June to August. The species has four recognized subspecies distributed across its range.
Eudryas
Eudryas is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Agaristinae, established by Boisduval in 1836. The genus contains three recognized species, including the well-known beautiful wood nymph (Eudryas grata) and pearly wood nymph (Eudryas unio). These moths are characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and are found in North America.