Propertius Duskywing (Erynnis propertius)

Propertius Duskywing, a reference photo — Photo: S. Rae (back from hols, catching up) from Scotland, UK · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Erynnis propertius, commonly known as Propertius duskywing, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. Propertius duskywings are members of the Pyrginae subfamily. It is found in along the west coast of North America from southern British Columbia south along the Pacific Slope to Baja California Norte. It is one of the most commonly seen skippers in California.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Propertius 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 telemachus
Erynnis meridianus
Erynnis pacuvius
Erynnis afranius
Erynnis persius

Classification

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

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