- Erynnis propertius
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Erynnis propertius Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Hesperiidae Genus: Erynnis Species: E. propertius Binomial name Erynnis propertius
(Scudder & Burgess, 1870)Synonyms - Nisoniades propertius Scudder & Burgess, 1870
- Nisoniades tibullus Scudder & Burgess, 1870
- Thanaos propertius Lintner, 1881
The Propertius Duskywing (Erynnis propertius) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found from southern British Columbia south along the Pacific Slope to Baja California Norte.
The wingspan is 35-45 mm. There is one generation with adults on wing March to July.
The larvae feed on Quercus species, including Quercus agrifolia and Quercus garryana species. Adults feed on flower nectar.
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