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| Indicator Species | |
| Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis) | |
| This small butterfly has a
wingspan of 2.9-4.2cm (1 1/8-1 5/8in). The upper side of the wings
are brown with irregular dark bands that give it a mottled
appearance. The caterpillars feed almost exclusively on New Jersey
tea while the adults take nectar from plants such as hoary vervain and
gromwell. It is found in savannas, open woodlands, prairie hills
and open brushy fields. This butterfly is considered very rare in
Ontario.
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