Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1076274

Propertius Duskywing
Erynnis propertius

Observation date: February 28, 2016
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was landing on mud near edge of large puddle of water and extending its proboscis onto the mud.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 29, 2016
Coordinator notes: You may find Sleepy Duskywings more inland with stands of scrub oaks on hilltops or coming to mud along streambeds.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County