Juvenal's Duskywing

Juvenal's Duskywing
Photo by Jaret Daniels

Species

Species:

Erynnis juvenalis

Family:

Hesperiidae

Subfamily:

Pyrginae

Size

Medium

Host Plants

Where Found

Habitat

  • Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
  • Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April

Description

An early spring species, Juvenal's Duskywing can be commonly encountered in open oak-dominated woodlands and adjacent open areas. The dark brown adults regularly nectar from Chickasaw Plum or Eastern Redbud blossoms. | Photos by Jaret Daniels

UF IFAS Ext FFL