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Zarucco Duskywing

Erynnis zarucco

Photo by JVM
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Field Notes

Description:

Female

Habitat:

Wood edges, open fields, scrub.
Southeastern United States. Strays north to eastern Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Occurs also on Cuba and Hispaniola.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Zarucco Duskywing

Erynnis zarucco
Liam
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Comments (2)
JVM
Thanks Liam!
Liam
I believe the pale patch beside the spots point to Zarucco Duskywing.

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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