Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1089215

Mournful Duskywing
Erynnis tristis

Observation date: July 14, 2016
Submitted by: Breck Breckenridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very erratic flight and FAST. Flies low to ground and alights on ground. A new species for me and, apparently, not exactly common in San Joaquin County, CA.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 17, 2016
Coordinator notes: Not a Funereal Duskywing-Ken Davenport, Stockton resident 1965-69.