Funereal Duskywing

Pyrginae: Spread-wing Skippers Arctic Skipper Common Checkered-Skipper Erichson's White Skipper Propertius Duskywing Silver-spotted Skipper Two-banded Checkered-Skipper Types of Butterflies

The Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) is a fairly common spread-wing skipper throughout the Southwest.

The white border on the botton of the wings serves as the best field identification clue. The Pacuvius Duskywing also has a white wing border, however its top wings have a more distinct pattern.

Like most duskywings they spend a good deal of time basking on the ground in the sun.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels