Common Wood-Nymph Cercyonis pegala

Often the largest and most common satyr species in a given summer area. Likes open and brushy areas and woodland margins. Can be extremely abundant, popping up every four or five paces in the most concentrated areas. Regionally variable in the extent of the yellow window in the wing. In Arkansas I have never seen any without the prominent window. Supposedly this species nectars at flowers but I have never witnessed this personally.

Exterior shot with just a bit of the yellow window showing. Often hides the window completely.

Never noticed how variable the spot patterns can be or the striping. Compare this with the top shot. Six eyes here, four and a half there. Striping is much denser. Four in the middle as well. Ah, diversity.