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Ephyriades
Ephyriades is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, subfamily Pyrginae. The genus was established by Hübner in 1819. All species are restricted to Central America and the Caribbean region. Several species are commonly referred to as duskywings due to their dark wing coloration.
Erynnis afranius
Afranius Duskywing, Bald Duskywing
Erynnis afranius, commonly known as the Afranius duskywing or bald duskywing, is a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs across a broad range from northern Mexico through the central United States to southern Canada. The species is bivoltine, with two generations flying from mid-May to late August. Larvae feed on leguminous host plants including Lupinus, Lotus, and Thermopsis species.
Erynnis funeralis
Funereal Duskywing
Erynnis funeralis, commonly known as the funereal duskywing, is a medium-sized skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It ranges from the southwestern United States through Mexico and Central America to South America. The species is distinguished from similar duskywings by its narrow forewing with a white fringe on the hindwing. Adults are active from February to October, with larvae feeding on various leguminous plants.
Erynnis juvenalis clitus
Clitus Duskywing
Erynnis juvenalis clitus is a subspecies of the Juvenal's Duskywing skipper, a small brown butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is distributed across central and eastern North America, with records from Canada through the United States. The subspecies is active in early spring, with adults flying from April through May. It is one of several difficult-to-distinguish duskywing skippers in the genus Erynnis.
Erynnis juvenalis juvenalis
Northern Juvenal's Duskywing, Juvenal's Duskywing
Erynnis juvenalis juvenalis is a subspecies of duskywing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is active in early spring, with adults flying during April and May. The species is notoriously difficult to identify from related taxa based on dorsal wing patterns alone. It has been documented in prairie and fen habitats in the central United States.
Erynnis lucilius
Columbine Duskywing
Erynnis lucilius, the columbine duskywing, is a small skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae) native to northeastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of 21–29 mm and appear in shades of brown. The species is associated with rocky deciduous woodlands and ravines, where its larvae feed on columbine (Aquilegia) leaves. Two generations occur annually in eastern populations, with adults active from early May to mid-June.
Erynnis scudderi
Scudder's Duskywing
Erynnis scudderi is a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, known commonly as Scudder's Duskywing. It belongs to the diverse and taxonomically challenging genus Erynnis, whose species are often difficult to distinguish from one another. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in major taxonomic databases. Like other duskywings, it is likely associated with specific host plants in the caterpillar stage, though detailed life history information for this particular species appears limited in available sources.
Erynnis telemachus
Rocky Mountain duskywing
Erynnis telemachus, the Rocky Mountain duskywing, is a spread-wing skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in North America.
Erynnis zarucco
Zarucco Duskywing
Erynnis zarucco is a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, distributed from southern Ontario through the southeastern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 32–38 mm and exhibit dark, muted coloration typical of duskywing skippers. The species has multiple generations annually, with three broods in the deep south and two in northern portions of its range. Larvae feed on Fabaceae, including both woody and herbaceous members of this plant family.