The Great Basin Wood-Nymph (Cercyonis sthenele) is a soft brown butterfly with subtle shading and distinctive eye spots on the wings. These eyespots, often ringed with lighter tones, help deter predators and add to its understated beauty.
Native to western North America, Cercyonis sthenele is found from California through the Great Basin and into parts of the Pacific Northwest. It is commonly associated with dry grasslands, open woodlands, and foothill habitats.
Interesting Fact:
Like many wood-nymphs, this species often feeds on tree sap, rotting fruit, and other organic material rather than nectar, and it tends to fly low through grasses in a slow, gliding manner.
This specimen is preserved, fully spread and professionally mounted in a clear PE display frame, making it ready for immediate display. Collection data is included.
All specimens are ethically sourced, collected responsibly with a focus on sustainability and minimal impact on wild populations.
The Great Basin Wood-Nymph (Cercyonis sthenele) is a soft brown butterfly with subtle shading and distinctive eye spots on the wings. These eyespots, often ringed with lighter tones, help deter predators and add to its understated beauty.
Native to western North America, Cercyonis sthenele is found from California through the Great Basin and into parts of the Pacific Northwest. It is commonly associated with dry grasslands, open woodlands, and foothill habitats.
Interesting Fact:
Like many wood-nymphs, this species often feeds on tree sap, rotting fruit, and other organic material rather than nectar, and it tends to fly low through grasses in a slow, gliding manner.
This specimen is preserved, fully spread and professionally mounted in a clear PE display frame, making it ready for immediate display. Collection data is included.
All specimens are ethically sourced, collected responsibly with a focus on sustainability and minimal impact on wild populations.
