Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990924

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: July 11, 2014
Submitted by: cblazo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This skipper was flying through out these low grasses at the edge of a wooded creek. It was very humid and overcast with a slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: July 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: Erynnis lucilius might occur in this area, but this species requires dissection of genitalic structures for proper ID of adult. On the other hand, this species is more easily found by finding its eggs/larvae on columbine.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Franklin County