Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1360753

Persius Duskywing
Erynnis persius

Observation date: June 21, 2023
Submitted by: pauhana
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: In the mountains at much higher elevation, Persius is the common Duskywing...Afranius primarily on the high plains and in the foothills of the Front Range early in the year (April to early June) and again (second flight) in late July into September (has grayer-scaled forewings and more pinpoint spots toward the margin (outer edge) on the underside of the hindwings. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Boulder County