Wild Indigo Duskywing (Erynnis baptisiae) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 9,643 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Wild Indigo Duskywing: observations by month (U.S.)
About Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae, the wild indigo duskywing, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in North America from southern New England and southern Ontario west to central Nebraska, south to Georgia, the Gulf Coast, and south-central Texas.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Wild Indigo Duskywing by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,328 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Ohio | 1,222 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Illinois | 993 | August | Jul–Sep |
| New York | 828 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Maryland | 766 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Virginia | 641 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 426 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Michigan | 418 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Vermont | 363 | July | Jul–Sep |
| New Hampshire | 344 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Connecticut | 249 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Missouri | 239 | September | Jul–Sep |
| New Jersey | 214 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Kentucky | 194 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Maine | 184 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Tennessee | 169 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Indiana | 160 | August | Jul–Sep |
| North Carolina | 143 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Kansas | 104 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 99 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Texas | 93 | April | Apr–Jul |
| West Virginia | 93 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Iowa | 82 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Nebraska | 66 | July | Jun–Sep |
| District of Columbia | 58 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Arkansas | 35 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Delaware | 35 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Minnesota | 31 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 26 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 14 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Florida | 10 | April | Mar–Sep |
| Louisiana | 5 | May | May–May |
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 Wild Indigo Duskywing?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from July to September.
Where is Wild Indigo Duskywing most often seen?
The most observations come from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois.