Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356151

Afranius Duskywing
Erynnis afranius

Observation date: April 20, 2023
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: This looks like afranius to me...where did you see this.? I only know of 2 Ventura County records for afranius in Ventura County, both on Frazier Mountain. Based on the lowland record of the Ridgeline of Hillcrest open Space in Thousand Oaks I would say that afranius makes more sense than higher elevation Erynnis pacuvius callidus. A very exciting record to me! Good going!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County