Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1269713

Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius

Observation date: August 18, 2020
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Larger size is consistent with Horace's, but the broad arc of cream spots on upper forewing does not appear to match. Fringes are brown. I'm using Kaufman, but am uncertain of ID. Thank you for looking it over!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: The hindwing does not show dark postmedian spots that would indicate Meridian or Mottled. I think the intensity of that arc of white spots is within the range of variability for Horace's; it might even be a male vs female thing. Guidebooks can only show one example.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County