Satyrs & Wood Nymphs: Northern Pearly-eye Enodia anthedon
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.75" - 2.63" |
| Habitat: | Moist deciduous woodland glades |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Early June & mid-August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Bottlebrush, plume grass, other grasses |
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Howard County, MD. June 3, 2012
This Northern Pearly-eye had amazing blue eyes.
Howard County, MD. June 3, 2012
I had just finished eating a candy bar when this Northern Pearly-eye landed to feast on the sugary residue.
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013
Note the white dot in the center of each ventral hindwing eyespot. The hindwing margin is angled in contrast to the Appalachian Brown which has a smooth margin.
Howard County, MD. June 3, 2012
A nice upperside view.
Howard County, MD. August 10, 2013
Two Northern Pearly-eyes enjoying some bird droppings with an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.