Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369923

Dreamy Duskywing
Erynnis icelus

Observation date: July 16, 2023
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near St Peter’s Dome Trail and Tunnel 7. Sunny day in the 70’s F between 9K-10K elevation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: The Dreamy Duskywing...which does not have the hyaline spot series at the edge of the forewings toward the wingtips. Note the "chain" of continuous spots on the forewings...a distinct character of icelus (also the Burgess Duskywing which flies at lower elevation in the oak-zone early in the season. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, El Paso County