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Megisto cymela
Light brown. Forewing has 2 yellow-rimmed black eyespots both above and below. Hindwing has 2 eyespots on upper side; but may have smaller spots below. Wing Span: 1 1/2 - 1 7/8 inches (3.8 - 4.8 cm).
Grassy woods and openings, old fields; especially in limey or basic soils. This one was photographed along the Bartram Trail in Columbia County, GA.
Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata) and centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides).
Spotted on May 15, 2011
Submitted on Jan 21, 2013
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