Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1028854

Funereal Duskywing
Erynnis funeralis

Observation date: March 16, 2015
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large Skipper Butterfly was feeding on wild radish and occasionally landing on plants. Area was a habitat restoration area between Devereaux Lagoon and Dune Swale Pond. Lots of wild radish, asters, and vetch blooming in the area. Butterfly landed next to a mountain bike trail / dirt road. Other large skippers and Monarchs were also in the area and feeding at wild radish.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.