Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1064776

Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius

Observation date: September 09, 2015
Submitted by: Martin and Sara
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In the heat of the day, this creature (believed to be a female) was quietly flitting from flower to flower, taking whatever nectar was available - allowing a photograph or two . . . but not three. Suddenly, the skipper had vanished - but no, it had been prey to a spider, as shown in the second illustration.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 09, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Goliad County