Size: Up to 1.75 inch wingspan

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Key ID features: Our largest duskywing. Above, FW gray-brown with frosted bands and spots, 3-6 hyaline (glassy, translucent) spots on FW. FW often appears banded, especially in females. HW plainer gray-brown sometimes with vague light spots.  Below brown with light spots and hyaline spots on FW, few to no small vague spots on HW.

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Similar species: Other duskywings are smaller, and generally less boldy marked.

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Host plant: Oak species, especially Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana), and golden chinkapin (Chrysolepis chrysophylla) at higher elevations.

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Habitat: Open areas near oaks or chinkapin. 

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Range:  Western Oregon from Cascade Crest to crest of Coast Range.

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Season: Late March to mid-July

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Abundance: Common 

 

Conservation Status: Secure