Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1028823

Afranius Duskywing
Erynnis afranius

Observation date: March 17, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Temp in 80's. Colorado desert vegetation. Butterfly resting on dead brush when I took photo. Just east of the Cottonwood Springs at Joshua Tree National Park.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 19, 2015
Coordinator notes: Very nice find!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County