Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055554

Dreamy Duskywing
Erynnis icelus

Observation date: June 11, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: January 18, 2016
Coordinator notes: A much smaller Duskywing than is the Rocky Mountain Duskywing. The biggest difference: Note the "chain-like" markings on the forewings and their are no hyline spots at the edge of the same wings (also compare with E. persius). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County

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