Small Wood Nymph

Satyrs and Wood-Nymphs (Satyrinae) Types of Butterflies Common Ringlet Common Wood Nymph Great Arctic

With the exception of coastal areas, the Small Wood Nymph (Cercyonis oetus) is a fairly common Western butterfly.

Often they can be found nectaring on flowers in drier regions, including higher altitude areas.

The two eyespots on the wing seen in a side view on the top picture denotes the female. Males have one eyespot. However, prior to making the call of a male Small Wood Nymph, be sure the bottom wing is not covering a potential second eye spot.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels