Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1387653

Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius

Observation date: July 21, 2024
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: feeding on probably-zinnia; partly cloudy, 80sF
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: July 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: Without a ventral view, this could be Horace's Duskwing or Juvenal's Duskywing. Since the date is way past the known late-date for Juvenal's, I am going with Horace's.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County

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