Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401527

Afranius Duskywing
Erynnis afranius

Observation date: May 16, 2025
Date notes: Time is only approximate: photo data is inaccurate and I didn't make a specific note of time.
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was able to get a ventral photo just barely clear enough to see there are not the 2 hind wing spots that would indicate Rocky Mountain. Also, this individual was very small. As it was at the bottom of the volcano I'm borrowing your suggestion that it's Afranius because Perseus would be a hilltopper.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 17, 2025
Coordinator notes: I agree
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County