Columbine Duskywing (Erynnis lucilius)

Columbine Duskywing, a reference photo — Photo: Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Erynnis lucilius, the columbine duskywing, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in North America from southern Quebec to Manitoba and south to the north-eastern United States. It is part of the skipper family because its wings create a skipping pattern.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Columbine 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
Erynnis persius
Erynnis afranius

Classification

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

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