Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915856

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: August 12, 2013
Submitted by: BobMcN
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Next to street, on purple loosestrife; did aerial "combat" with silver spotted skipper 3 times, with neither species leaving the area. Was slightly smaller than silver spotted skipper.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 28, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Franklin County