Wingspan: 3.0-3.6 cm.
Flight Time: A single flight from late April to mid May.
Status: Very rare breeding resident.
Distinguishing features: Unlike most Duskywing Skippers in Iowa, the Dreamy Duskywing lacks clear spots on the forewing. In this respect it is similar to the Sleepy Duskywing, from which it differs by its smaller size and less distinct and more jagged dark bars on the upper forewing.
Distribution and habitat: Very uncommon in Iowa, with only one authenticated record having been made from black oak sand savanna in the far northeastern corner. The specimen reported from Ledges State Park in Boone County likely represents a misidentified E. brizo.
Natural History: Very little is known of this species behavior and activities in the state. In northern Wisconsin, this species favors scrubby lowlands with willows, and it can become rather frequent. Its larvae are reported to eat Willows (Salix spp.) and Poplers (Populus spp.).
Record # | Date | Locale | State | Lat/Lon | Collected By | Count |
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140838 | 2014-07-17 | Polk County, Iowa | Iowa | Location Protected | IBSN | 4 |
140825 | 2014-07-10 | Polk County, Iowa | Iowa | Location Protected | IBSN | 1 |
17876 | 2013-06-11 | Saint Louis County, Minnesota | Minnesota | Location Protected | Jim Durbin | 1 |
25889 | 2013-06-11 | Saint Louis County, Minnesota | Minnesota | Location Protected | Jim Durbin | 1 |
3010 | 1950-07-15 | Allamakee County, Iowa | Iowa | Location Protected | USGS - NPWRC | 1 |
3011 | 1950-07-15 | Boone County, Iowa | Iowa | Location Protected | USGS - NPWRC | 1 |
3012 | 1950-07-15 | Linn County, Iowa | Iowa | Location Protected | USGS - NPWRC | 1 |