Juvenal's Duskywing
Photo by Jaret Daniels
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Species
Species:
Erynnis juvenalis
Family:
HesperiidaeSubfamily:
PyrginaeSize
Medium
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