Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1109080

Afranius Duskywing
Erynnis afranius

Observation date: July 19, 2016
Submitted by: mwestra74
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was photographed at the lower emerald pool at Zion National Park. The temperature that day was in the high 90s. Almost cloudless.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: Thank you! Just a note for submitters that read this. There is a definite need for Lepidopterist that can identify butterflies & moths for BAMONA. I'm a regional coordinator for KS, IA & TN. I felt I was not getting as many submissions as I could actually identify so asked to take on Utah. I was a bit surprised I was immediately, gladly, given over 200 submissions needing identified from that state dating back nearly 7-8 years. Many of those easy to identify at immediate sight. I'm down into the 130 area now but it takes time. Hopefully others could volunteer as when I'm finished with Utah I'll ask for another area. JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Utah, Washington County