Juvenal's Duskywing (Erynnis juvenalis) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 11,172 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
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 Juvenal's Duskywing: observations by month (U.S.)
About Juvenal's Duskywing
Erynnis juvenalis, the Juvenal's duskywing, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Juvenal's Duskywing by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 981 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Virginia | 956 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 889 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Georgia | 710 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 612 | May | May–May |
| Wisconsin | 573 | May | May–May |
| Tennessee | 542 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Arkansas | 512 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Michigan | 470 | May | May–May |
| Texas | 462 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Pennsylvania | 461 | May | Apr–May |
| New York | 387 | May | May–May |
| Ohio | 375 | April | Apr–May |
| New Jersey | 321 | April | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 320 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Florida | 290 | March | Feb–Mar |
| Kentucky | 279 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Hampshire | 242 | May | May–Jun |
| Illinois | 213 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Alabama | 208 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Missouri | 180 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 173 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Connecticut | 171 | May | May–May |
| West Virginia | 161 | April | Apr–May |
| Vermont | 160 | May | May–May |
| Oklahoma | 130 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maine | 111 | May | May–Jun |
| Louisiana | 86 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Mississippi | 55 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Minnesota | 41 | May | May–Jun |
| Delaware | 29 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Iowa | 22 | April | Apr–May |
| Rhode Island | 22 | May | Apr–May |
| District of Columbia | 10 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kansas | 10 | April | Apr–Apr |
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 Juvenal's Duskywing?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Juvenal's Duskywing most often seen?
The most observations come from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina.