Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288791

Propertius Duskywing
Erynnis propertius

Observation date: April 18, 2021
Submitted by: Dnewhall
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flitting around a water feature at a nature center.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 18, 2021
Coordinator notes: The brown hindwing and the markings on the forewing say this is propertius. Last year, I did find Erynnis persius borealis in Jackson County on Mt. Ashland at a seep along the and running over the road on the road beyond the ski area. I only saw a couple on either July 10, 11 or 12. I was there 3 days.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Jackson County