Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1219348

Mournful Duskywing
Erynnis tristis

Observation date: July 21, 2019
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed probing for water/minerals on moist, gravelly ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: hard to ID from topside alone; best to get ventral shot of HW. However, wing shape is consistent with tristis, maybe a female.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County