Wild Indigo Duskywing (Erynnis baptisiae)

Wild Indigo Duskywing ( Erynnis baptisiae )

 Female - Ottawa, ON   2012/09/03

Wild Indigo Duskywing ( Erynnis baptisiae )

 Male - Millgrove, ON  2013/07/26

Wild Indigo Duskywing ( Erynnis baptisiae )

Mating Pair (Female Left, Male Right)  Wainfleet, ON   2011/09/09

Wild Indigo Duskywing ( Erynnis baptisiae )

 Female - Ottawa, ON   2012/09/03

Member of Family: Hesperiidae

This species has been extending its range northward for a number of years, and as indicated by the upper images, has recently reached the Ottawa region.  

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