Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059355

Mournful Duskywing
Erynnis tristis

Observation date: August 06, 2015
Submitted by: John Wilson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear, 75 degrees F., 29% humidity, 6 mph wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: John, this is Erynnis tristis. thank goodness you photographed the VHW or we would never know. the row of elongated white spots in the VHW submargin is the diagnostic mark. seems like maybe you knew that :)
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County