Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1062281

Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae

Observation date: August 22, 2015
Submitted by: jazzyconcetta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Small butterfly, very erratic, stopping only for a few seconds, difficult to get a photo. I haven't seen this butterfly before in this area. Wing span about 1+". Sunny day, about 78 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Kent McFarland
Verified date: November 09, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is a difficult species to ID from Columbine duskywing, but range alone in this case makes it more straightforward.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Washington County