Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327804

Juvenal's Duskywing
Erynnis juvenalis

Observation date: June 01, 2022
Submitted by: 185degWest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted near Hwy while hiking the Paul Bunyan Trail. Clear sunny day with temps in the 60's. Photographed on a Dandelion. There was a morel mushroom nearby and a pile black bear scat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 20, 2022
Coordinator notes: E. horatius would be highly unlikely this far north in Minnesota, especially early in the season. E. juvenalis is nearly identical in appearance, and would be in flight this time of year in the area. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Beltrami County