Erynnis afranius explained

Erynnis afranius, also known as the afranius duskywing or bald duskywing, is a species of butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found from northern Mexico through the central United States to southern Canada in the provinces of 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 species, Lotus species and Thermopsis rhombifolia.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/AfraniusDuskywing_e.php Afranius Duskywing
  2. http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/hesperioidea/hesperiidae/pyrginae/erynnis/index.html Erynnis