Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1241733

Persius Duskywing
Erynnis persius

Observation date: July 21, 2019
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: April 11, 2020
Coordinator notes: No oaks grow in Gilpin County which is the host of Erynnis telemachus and the date would be way late as it flies early just as it does in NM. E. persius is a legume feeder. I have a "helper" to review the sightings on BAMONA (Austin Baldini) and he may do some of yours that he knows. He usually sends me links to those he does to check them for accuracy. He should be able to identify these easily, especially now since he's not in school (graduates from Ft. Collins High School) this spring or will soon since schools are closed I think the remainder of the year here. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gilpin County