Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 772130

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: June 21, 2012
Date notes: Could have been the 22nd of June, 2012
Submitted by: Nymphalis antiopa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed in thick vegetation on the side of High Bridge Trail, heading in the direction of the bridge from River Road. The sky was clear with temperatures in the upper 90's, hot and humid. This Duskywing was a little skittish, but stuck to the semi-shade until I got a snapshot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: April 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: Common duskywing that has been expanding its range in last 50 years.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Cumberland County