Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399550

Sleepy Duskywing
Erynnis brizo

Observation date: March 24, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual puddling from a seep located on the arroyo bottom at the junction of La Cueva and Arroyo trails within Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. This site is wooded with tall shrubs to small trees of several species; the mid-day was warm, windy, and under full sun, although the site is protected from the wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: I agree, Jim. and as you note, DNA-based taxonomies call this Erynnis burgessi. terrific shots.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County