Dreamy Duskywing
(Erynnis icelus)
Spread-wing Skippers
Appearance: A small compact duskywing. Lacks white forewing spots present on most other duskywings. Above, forewing grayish-brown with 2 black bands enclosing a gray band. The more brownish hindwing has 2 rows of pale tan spots in the submarginal/ postmedian area.
Wingspan: Small; 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 inches.
Habitat: Moist forest clearings and edges, along streams; foothills, montane.
Flight Times: May to July; 1 brood.
Larval Foodplant: Willows, poplars, aspen and sometimes birch.
Did You Know…
This is a butterfly of the boreal forests.
