back

Juvenal's Duskywing  -- Erynnis juvenalis

Male
Calvert County
5/9/05

Female
Anne Arundel County
4/24/06
 


Underwing showing dots on hindwing leading edge (absent in Horace's Duskywing)
Calvert County
4/29/06

(click photo to enlarge)

Notes: Sexually dimorphic. Males have costal fold and are typically darker while females have bolder upper wing markings.
Occurrence: common
Range: entire state
Flight: mid-April to late May
Larval hostplants: Red and White Oaks
Link to more information


Corrections/suggestions are appreciated. Please select the Contact link from the menu above.