Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 11,094 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Funereal Duskywing: observations by month (U.S.)
About Funereal Duskywing
Erynnis funeralis, the funereal duskywing, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found from southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, south to Argentina and Chile. Strays can be found north up to northern Illinois, north-eastern Nebraska, central Colorado, southern Nevada and central California.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Funereal Duskywing by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,747 | April | Mar–Jun |
| California | 4,238 | March | Feb–Jul |
| Arizona | 1,334 | September | Aug–Oct |
| New Mexico | 224 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 169 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Arkansas | 112 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Louisiana | 59 | June | May–Oct |
| Missouri | 31 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Colorado | 28 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Illinois | 21 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Kansas | 17 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Florida | 16 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Nevada | 13 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Tennessee | 12 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Mississippi | 10 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Iowa | 9 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Ohio | 8 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Wisconsin | 8 | September | Jun–Sep |
| Minnesota | 7 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Utah | 5 | March | Mar–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Skippers)
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Zabulon Skipper
Peck's Skipper
Horace's Duskywing
Clouded Skipper
Long-tailed Skipper
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Funereal Duskywing?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to July.
Where is Funereal Duskywing most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, California, Arizona.