Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379578

Dreamy Duskywing
Erynnis icelus

Observation date: May 14, 2024
Date notes: Clear skies, 67 degrees
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Basking on the edge of a sandy road. Just a bit, then off to another spot. then out of sight. This individual is not the typical color shown in my field book. The book shows totally a a rusty brown, like what you see on the bottom wings . Markings are some what different too, but I still think its a Dreamy Duskywing.. An Abberation?
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: May 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: Fresh individuals will have this silvery sheen to the FWs, which is more classic for a Dreamy over a Sleepy. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County