Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288266

Mournful Duskywing
Erynnis tristis

Observation date: April 11, 2021
Submitted by: MobiusKlein
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny warm day, low wind, ridge top. Insect came to rest many times in exposed locations. Many other pictures available. Never seen one like that in San Francisco before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 11, 2021
Coordinator notes: I think there is one record of a Funereal Duskywing in San Francisco and this is not a second one. All the detailed markings above say this is a Mournful or Sad Duskywing. Depressing names, aren't they?-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County