>> There are at least three distinct taxa involved in central/northern New
England:
Ssp. nephele (Northern Wood Nymph)- dark, large, no FW light patch.
Ssp. maritima (Maritime Wood nymph) - dark, orange to orange-red FW patch.
Ssp. ochraceae - Ochre (?) Wood Nymph - the patch is lighter, more
yellowish. Occurs in southern New England but might be found in the
Champlain lowlands. ... [ ]... Alex <<
Three types were present in Grand Isle in the early 1950's.
Any orange or yellow versions seem hard to find now.
Dave Hoag, Grand Isle.
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