Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 693909

Sleepy Duskywing
Erynnis brizo

Observation date: May 02, 2011
Submitted by: cyric
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think it's probably a Dreamy because it lacks the white patches on the forewing, it's clubs seem pointed and the Sleepy is considered rare in RI.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Harry Pavulaan
Verified date: December 27, 2011
Coordinator notes: Andy Warren and Harry Pavulaan have determined this to be brizo and not icelus, which was the original identification.