Erynnis afranius

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Afranius Duskywing
File:Erynnis afranius.jpg
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E. afranius
Binomial name
Erynnis afranius
(Lintner, [1878])
Synonyms
  • Nisoniades afranius Lintner, 1878
  • Thanaos afranius Godman & Salvin, [1899]

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Afranius Duskywing or Bald Duskywing (Erynnis afranius) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found from northern Mexico through central United States to southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.[1]

The wingspan is 25–31 mm. There can be two generations from mid-May to late August.[1]

The larvae feed on Lupinus spp., Lotus spp., and Thermopsis rhombifolia.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Afranius Duskywing, Butterflies of Canada
  2. Erynnis, funet.fi

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