Spread-winged Skippers: Horace's Duskywing Erynnis horatius
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.44" - 1.94" |
| Habitat: | Open oak woods, marshes |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Late April to mid-September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Red oaks, white oaks |
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Howard County, MD. July 7, 2012
A fresh female. Note the large and distinct white forewing spots.
Queen Anne's County, MD. June 29, 2013
St. Mary's County, MD. October 4, 2013
Horace's Duskywing is found both in spring and summer and sometimes into the fall.
Howard County, MD. July 7, 2012
Note that the Horace's Duskywing does not have cream-colored apical spots on the ventral hindwing.
Dorchester County, MD. June 28, 2013
A nice underside view of a dark and fresh Horace's Duskywing.