Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226464

Persius Duskywing
Erynnis persius

Observation date: July 28, 2019
Submitted by: A_baldini
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was the only skipper butterfly I observed on 07/28/19. It was captured along the Browns Lake Trail at about 10,600 feet (subalpine). Due to the cluster of hyaline spots on the forewing and the dark fringing on the hindwing, I believe this is a Persius Duskywing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 31, 2019
Coordinator notes: Yes Austin, I agree with your identification here....looks like a female. Thanks for your email (and links). I'll respond in a separate note to you in a day or two. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County