Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 708901

Sleepy Duskywing
Erynnis brizo

Observation date: April 15, 2012
Submitted by: HHowell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in a sandy area adjacent to the Nolichucky River. It was flying with several Juvenal's Duskywings and appeared to be only slightly smaller. A number of other butterflies were in the area probably taking minerals.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stephen stedman
Verified date: May 10, 2012
Coordinator notes: First record for Unicoi County, Tennessee, photo-documented, and 49th butterfly species to be documented in the county.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Unicoi County