Sleepy Duskywing
Common NameSleepy Duskywing
Scientific NameErynnis brizo
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark grey, black, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, pine barrens, oak savannas
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMarch to June
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on oak leaves. Larvae feed on oak, creating leaf shelters, and overwinter as pupae in leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, mottled appearance, prominent jagged dark bands on the forewings, and the complete absence of hyaline (transparent) spots, unlike many other duskywings.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark grey-brown, mottled wings. The forewings feature prominent, jagged dark bands and lack any transparent spots.
