Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1051427

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: June 23, 2015
Submitted by: EarlyDawnPhotography
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I photographed this butterfly laying its eggs on a crown vetch plant on a sunny afternoon. I also kept some of the eggs to attempt to raise the caterpillars.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 30, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Grant County