Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327098

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: June 07, 2022
Submitted by: rhedden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Getting late for this species, assuming it is Juvenal's
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: Unfortunately without a relative size comparison and underwing views, it is nearly impossible to differentiate Erynnis species, especially this time of year when there are multiple flights occurring. I'm making the ID determination based solely on general characteristics...this being the discal cell spot. Definitely not specific to E. juvenalis, however most individuals should have this spot present. Therefor, lack of the discal cell spot favors E. baptisiae. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Rensselaer County