The Wing Atlas
Cercyonis pegala

Cercyonis pegala

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Scientific NameCercyonis pegala
FamilyNymphalidae
HabitatOccoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Flight Periodspring

Description

A close-up view of the base of the wings of the butterfly Cercyonis pegala. This species is noted for its unusually swollen veins, which are connected to a tympanic ear located under the wing.

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