Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063571

Mournful Duskywing
Erynnis tristis

Observation date: September 01, 2015
Date notes: 4 pm or so
Submitted by: Nancy Asquith
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is the same individual as 1063530, with better photos because it turns out that duskywings are difficult to ID. The duskywing is somewhat bigger than it looks in the photo. The flower [Italian thistle, I think] was smaller than others of its kind in the same location.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 02, 2015
Coordinator notes: This must be a tristis with the white fringe but the other markings are unusual. Thanks for resubmitting this duskywing.-Ken Davenport