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Propertius Duskywing  Erynnis propertius,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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''Erynnis propertius'', the Propertius duskywing, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in along the west coast of North America from southern British Columbia south along the Pacific Slope to Baja California Norte.

The wingspan is 35–45 mm. There is one generation with adults on wing from March to July.

The larvae feed on ''Quercus'' species, including ''Quercus agrifolia'' and ''Quercus garryana'' species. Adults feed on flower nectar.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded May 5, 2018. Captured May 3, 2018 15:14 in Hidden Canyon Trail, White Salmon, WA 98672, USA.
  • X-E2
  • f/10.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO320
  • 436.8mm