Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1384529

Pacuvius Duskywing
Erynnis pacuvius

Observation date: June 30, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hilltopping a small scrubby hill in the late afternoon, playing tag with a Gray Hairstreak and perching, open winged on a drying Sage blossom. I noticed the lack of white fringe right away. Weather was mild, clear, and a very slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County

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