Horace's Duskywing

Horace's Duskywing
Photo by Jaret Daniels

Species

Species:

Erynnis horatius

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

  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Description

Common throughout Florida, Horace's Duskywing is a regular visitor to wooded yards or nearby gardens. The drab adults visit a wide variety of small blossoms. | Photos by Jaret Daniels

UF IFAS Ext FFL