Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1382724

Afranius Duskywing
Erynnis afranius

Observation date: June 16, 2024
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Possibly Rocky Mountain Duskywing?
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: This one is definitely afranius...(light colored end to the hindwing fringe)...already verified for the location and date with your previous sighting...I send this second one through (same place/day) for confirmation with the other. Erynnis can sometimes be tough to ID. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Huerfano County