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Columbine Duskywing

Erynnis lucilius

Photo by dferris
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth or butterfly? About 1-2 in wingspan. Found on the trail

Habitat:

Tall grass prairie

Notes:

SMSU environmental learning area

Species ID Suggestions

Columbine Duskywing

Erynnis lucilius

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Comments (1)
StirredMocha
It's a duskywing skipper (Erynnis sp.), a type of butterfly. Not sure exactly which one in this tricky genus but I was thinking perhaps baptisiae?

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Minnesota Wildlife (Animals)
Photographed
PublishedAugust 24, 2014

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