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Erynnis propertius
The Propertius Duskywing is a small, brown butterfly with beautiful patterns on its wings. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often seen in sunny spots in nature.
Hábitat: Open fields and woodlands
The Propertius Duskywing has mottled dark brown and gray wings, with faint lighter patches and small, clear spots on its forewings. Its body is noticeably hairy, giving it a somewhat robust appearance. This coloration helps it blend seamlessly into the bark of oak trees and shaded forest floors.
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Adults are super quick and dart around so fast they're tricky to follow!
Despite their 'duskywing' name, they love flying during the sunniest parts of the day!
It lays tiny eggs on oak leaves, creating nurseries for its hungry caterpillars!
This butterfly is one of the very first to appear in spring, sometimes when it's still chilly!
Propertius Duskywing has patterned brown and gray wings that help them disappear against tree bark and dry leaves.
Propertius Duskywing caterpillars can eat tough oak leaves because their digestive system is specialized for this.
Propertius Duskywing can emerge and fly in early spring, because they complete their life cycle quickly.
Adults sip sweet flower nectar, while caterpillars munch on tough oak leaves to grow.
Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat oak leaves, while adults exclusively feed on flower nectar.

Quercus agrifolia
Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

Phacelia californica
Adults visit its flowers for nectar.

Cyanocitta stelleri
Adults and caterpillars can be prey.
Quercus douglasii
Another primary host plant for larvae.
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32-41 mm
15-20 mm
14-30 días
Adults sip sweet flower nectar, while caterpillars munch on tough oak leaves to grow.
Open fields and woodlands
Foraging
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