Sleepy Duskywing (Erynnis brizo)

Sleepy Duskywing ( Erynnis brizo )

Female - McAlevys Fort, PA 2015/05/04

Sleepy Duskywing ( Erynnis brizo )

Female - McAlevys Fort, PA 2015/05/04

Sleepy Duskywing ( Erynnis brizo )

Male - Walsingham, ON 2014/05/13

Sleepy Duskywing ( Erynnis brizo )

Male - Walsingham, ON 2014/05/13

Member of Family: Hesperiidae

French common name: Hespérie à bandes violettes

This species is a rarity in Ontario, and is only found in a few locations in the extreme south of the province. It is more common further south in the US.

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 )