Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Rocky Mountain Duskywing
Erynnis telemachus

Observation date: April 21, 2017
Submitted by: JulieLuetzelschwab
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a drainage on Rowe Mesa near a stock pond. I am assuming it is a duskywing but unsure of specific type.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 25, 2017
Coordinator notes: duskywings are challenging. this is Rocky Mountain, which I saw yesterday on Winsor Creek. A prominent spring-flying duskywing in Gambel oak habitat. Best diagnostic marks for Rocky Mountain are on ventral hindwing. Afranius is smaller.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, San Miguel County