Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381402

Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius

Observation date: May 02, 2024
Submitted by: hasfitz5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I edited this submittal to remove a photo of E. brizo Mountain meadows & Conifers
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: thanks for the ventral shot, but Horace's also can have 2 faint ventral apical spots; that plus the elevation and very contrasty upperside tilts me toward female horatius. though female telemachus is not impossible.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Lincoln County