Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1273166

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: September 04, 2020
Submitted by: LAshcraft
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First time I've seen this butterfly in the garden and it focused on the dark knight butterfly bush. It appeared dark with muted undulation of grayish (?) color pattern. Spots (appear white) are visible by sight on fore wings and muted spot pattern appears visible in photo along bottom edge of hind wings thanks to back light from sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County