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In the early morning and late afternoon, Little Wood Satyrs bask with their wings open while perched on tree leaves or on leaf litter. Adults have a slow bouncing flight and will rise as far as the tops of tall trees. Males patrol in the shade to find females. Eggs are laid singly on grass blades. Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Little Wood Satyr butterfly

Date Submitted: June 21, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/20/10

Observation Time: 9:10 a.m.

Observation Location: near Gavins Pond

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Little Wood Satyr butterfly

Scientific Name: Megisto cymela

Little Wood Satyr butterfly

Comments: None

More Information: Butterflies and Moths of North America

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