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Dreamy Duskywing

Erynnis icelus

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Illustration of Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)

The Dreamy Duskywing is one of the smaller eastern duskywing skippers, with brown-and-gray mottled wings and no glassy spots on the forewing — a useful field mark. It is one of the earliest skippers to fly in spring, often appearing before leaves open. Adults perch and bask on roads and trails with wings spread flat.

Habitat
Woodland roads, forest edges, and clearings
Diet
Larvae: willow, aspen, and related trees. Adults: nectar from spring flowers
How common
Common

Best time to see a Dreamy Duskywing

The best time to see a Dreamy Duskywing is May–June, when about 84% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,104 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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