Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1427744

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: July 12, 2026
Submitted by: garyfreed
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Could this be a Columbine Duskywing? Seems smaller than the Horace’s I’ve been seeing here
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 12, 2026
Coordinator notes: It's a Wild Indigo Duskywing. They are typically smaller than a Horace's as you noted. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County

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