Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045929

Dreamy Duskywing
Erynnis icelus

Observation date: May 23, 2015
Submitted by: alchem30
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of about 8 seen on weekend. Most looked very fresh. About 22 C and sunny at time. Hoary and Brown Elfins were located nearby. Was in shallow ditch between prairie and pine windrow close to bearberry habitat. Other dreamy duskywings located in varied prairie locations on same weekend
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: May 30, 2015
Coordinator notes: Highly silvered specimen indicates is it very fresh
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan