Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288236

Rocky Mountain Duskywing
Erynnis telemachus

Observation date: April 05, 2021
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a moist ground next to a spring frequented by butterflies in an otherwise very dry country. The day was particularly hot and somewhat windy. It remained there for several minutes basically motionless.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: I'm going to go with Rocky Mountain Duskywing on this. It would be good to have an underside shot to be sure, but that is not easy to get. thanks for submitting!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County