Wild Indigo Duskywing Butterfly (Erynnis baptisiae)
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Copyright: Fred Miller
The Wild Indigo Duskywing wings are brown, beige, and white. It has a rapid, erratic flight pattern. They are hard to follow but frequently stop for nectar and to bask in the sun. Male Wild Indigo Duskywings enjoy sipping nutrients from moist areas, commonly known as puddling.
They got their well-suited name from the host plants they consume; Blue Wild Indigos and White Wild Indigos. These lovely butterflies will be an enjoyable guests in every garden.
Wild Indigo Duskywing Photos, Facts, And Information
Wild Indigo Duskywing Green Caterpillar with Black Head
Copyright: Patty Bigner
Yellow Caterpillar with Black Head
Copyright: Fred Miller
Brown and Beige Wings
Copyright: Fred Miller
Wild Indigo Duskywing Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Wild Indigo Duskywing: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Wild Indigo Duskywing: (What is this?)
Wild Indigo Duskywing Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Skippers (Hesperiidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymph (Satyrinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 1/4 in. to 1 1/2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Woodland areas, fields
Similar To: Horace's Duskywing
Wild Indigo Duskywing Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
