Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1383603

Dreamy Duskywing
Erynnis icelus

Observation date: June 07, 2024
Submitted by: Lyle R
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: calm, partly cloudy, mid-80s, right on trail
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: This is a newly emerged Dreamy Duskywing...Persius has hyaline spots (small white-translucent spots) at the edge of the forewings which icelus does not have. The "chain" of spots on the forewings of the Dreamy are also a very revealing character when you know what to look for in wing characters...clearly seen in your very good photo! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Boulder County