Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: July 17, 2021
Submitted by: AV-Photo1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Duskywing , "seemed" smaller in size than other duskywings I have come across.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: March 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: Difficult ID...however for the time of year and location, as well as dorsal forewing markings (or lack thereof in this individual), findings are most consistent with E. baptisiae.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County