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Juvenal's Duskywing

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal's Duskywing is a small butterfly with dark brown wings and white spots. They love to flutter around in sunny areas and are often found resting on leaves or flowers.

Habitat: Open fields and woodlands

Appearance

The Juvenal's Duskywing is a medium-sized butterfly with dark, mottled brown wings, often appearing blackish. Its forewings typically have a few small, translucent white spots near the tip, and its hindwings have distinct, often dusty-purple underwings. The wing fringes are subtly checkered.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHesperiidaeGenusErynnis
Juvenal's Duskywing
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Juvenal's Duskywing

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

27

Interesting facts

Adult Juvenal's Duskywings love to sip nectar from early spring wildflowers.

Males have a secret scent patch on their wings to attract females!

Their dark colors help them absorb sunlight, warming them up on cool spring days.

This butterfly spends winter as a caterpillar, snuggled in an oak leaf cocoon!

Special abilities

Ability

Oak Leaf Illusionist

Juvenal's Duskywing caterpillars can roll themselves inside oak leaves for shelter and camouflage, protecting them from hungry birds.

Ability

Speedy Skipper Flight

Juvenal's Duskywing has a fast, erratic flight pattern that helps them dodge predators and quickly move between nectar sources.

Ability

Spring Awakener

Juvenal's Duskywing emerges early in spring, allowing them to find fresh oak leaves for their caterpillars before other insects.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
35-50 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
14-28 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

As caterpillars, they munch on oak leaves; adults sip sweet flower nectar.

Age differences: Larvae eat oak leaves, while adult butterflies feed on flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • oak leaves (larvae)
  • dandelion nectar
  • redbud nectar
  • wild geranium nectar
  • blueberry nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch butterflies from a distance; they are delicate and should not be touched.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Juvenal's Duskywing?

The easiest way to identify Juvenal's Duskywing is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

What is Juvenal's Duskywing's wingspan?

35-50 mm

How big is Juvenal's Duskywing?

15-20 mm

How long does Juvenal's Duskywing live?

14-28 days

What does Juvenal's Duskywing eat?

As caterpillars, they munch on oak leaves; adults sip sweet flower nectar.

Where is Juvenal's Duskywing usually found?

Open fields and woodlands

How does Juvenal's Duskywing hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Juvenal's Duskywing have?

6

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