Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1276978

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: October 07, 2020
Submitted by: p_stritch
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Jeff Glassberg's book says that Columbine & Wild Indigo Duskywings are difficult to tell apart, but if you find it on the host plant, that's a good indication. This one seemed to be laying eggs on Columbine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: October 09, 2020
Coordinator notes: E. baptisiae also uses columbine. The flight date is too late for a Columbine Duskywing.