Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1283483

Four-dotted Alpine
Erebia youngi

Observation date: June 24, 2019
Date notes: Either June 24 or June 26, at same stretch of road.
Submitted by: Martin Reid
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of at least ten individuals seen along a c.5-mile stretch of the Steese highway. All were flying fairly low but actively, with a couple landing to nectar on low yellow flowers. A. Warren identified this as youngi.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: February 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alaska, Yukon-Koyukuk