Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356911

Dreamy Duskywing
Erynnis icelus

Observation date: May 26, 2023
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not sure if this shot is enough to ID, but I'm leaning toward Sleepy because of pale barely-there spots (not dark) along edge of upper forewing. I'm only going with what's pictured in Kaufman--which I know is a limited resource. What guidebook would you suggest I purchase as a second reference for tough cases?
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: based on the humongous palps, I think it is Dreamy rather than Sleepy/Burgess'
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County