Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)

Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)

Common mid-spring little brown butterflies, mostly found in the mountains. Most similar to the larger Sleepy Duskywing. Fairly easily identified by tiny size and elongate palps (the two projections on the front of the face).

Haywood Co., NC 5/13/05.

Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)

Haywood Co., NC 5/13/05.

Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)

Haywood Co., NC 5/10/08.

Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)

Clay Co., NC 5/19/07.

North America Butterflies

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