Funereal Duskywing ( Erynnis funeralis )
 
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French common name: Hespérie lugubre

 Point Pelee National Park, ON   2012/08/23
 
 

Point Pelee National Park, ON   2012/08/23
So far, this is the only individual of this species I've seen in Canada.  It is a very rare visitor to Southern Ontario.  It is larger than most of our native Duskywings, and the bright white fringe on the hindwing is characteristic.

To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit:  The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada  ( en français )