Zarucco Duskywing (Erynnis zarucco)

Zarucco Duskywing, a reference photo — Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Erynnis zarucco, commonly known as the zarucco duskywing, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found (rarely) from southern Ontario to the southeastern United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Zarucco Duskywing being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Erynnis baptisiae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Erynnis
Species: Erynnis zarucco

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