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

French common name: Hespérie de l'indigo sauvage

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 ( en français )