Size: Up to 1.5 inch wingspan

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Key ID features: Small for a Duskywing. Males have hump at leading edge of FW.  Above, FW gray-brown with frosted band and spots, no hyaline (translucent) spots near FW tip as on other Duskywings. HW plainer gray-brown with vague light spots.  Below brown with light spots and pale gray patch near FW tip.

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Similar species: Other duskywings are larger, and have translucent hyaline spots on FW.

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Host plant: Willows and aspens.

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Habitat: Open meadows and road cuts, up to mid-elevations. 

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Range:  Siskiyou Mtns, Cascade Range, Blue Mtns, Wallowa Mtns, northern Coast Range.

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Season: Early April to late July

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Abundance: Uncommon 

 

Conservation Status: Secure