description Horace's Duskywing Overview
Horace's Duskywing is a butterfly in the skipper family, Hesperiidae, and the genus Erynnis. It is distributed across much of eastern and central North America and is associated with habitats where its larval food plants, especially oaks, occur. Adults are dark brown with pale markings and can produce more than one flight period in warmer parts of its range.
help Horace's Duskywing FAQ
What plants are linked to Horace's Duskywing?
Horace's Duskywing is associated with habitats where oaks grow. Oak plants are especially important because they serve as larval food plants.
Where is Horace's Duskywing found?
It is distributed across much of eastern and central North America. Its range is tied to places with suitable oak habitats.
What does Horace's Duskywing look like?
Adults are dark brown with pale markings. Their coloration helps them blend into the woodland and oak habitats where they occur.
Which butterfly family includes Horace's Duskywing?
Horace's Duskywing belongs to the skipper family Hesperiidae. It is one of the butterflies classified in the genus Erynnis.
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