| Erynnis baptisiae (Forbes, 1936) |
| Status: Rare to common local resident |
| Flight Period(s): At least two broods, probably three in southern areas. Flies in early May and early July at Harlan county reservoir. Recorded from 26 April – 1 October in Nebraska. |
| Range: Found in the eastern United States west to Nebraska and Texas. In Nebraska it has been found statewide with the exception of the southern panhandle and the southwest corner. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Various legumes including crown vetch (Coronilla varia), and Baptisia and Lupinus species. |
| Overwinter: As full grown larvae |
| Commentary/Habitat: This is a species that appears to have benefited from human activities. In addtion to being found in prairies it sometimes becomes abundant in areas where vetch has been planted as ground cover. It can be viewed/collected with ease at Harlan County Reservoir at the appropriate times. |
| Similar Species: Other Erynnis species |
