Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901485

Juvenal's Duskywing
Erynnis juvenalis

Observation date: May 18, 2013
Submitted by: John Many Wings
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: 69ºF, Cloudy, Humid, Light Breeze. Butterfly in open area (forest access road) with one foot tall weeds and grass. Lots of dead leaves in area too.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: July 22, 2013
Coordinator notes: The specimen is a female. Would need underside hindwing to be 100% positive of id. Juvenal's is the more likely in mid-May.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Shenandoah County