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Mournful Duskywing

Erynnis tristis

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Description:

Brown butterfly with a thin, white band along the hind wings. There are small, white spots on the forewing as well as a light mottled pattern.

Habitat:

Chaparral on the ground enjoying the mud from recent rains.

Reference Links:

Species Erynnis tristis - Mournful Duskywing - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMarch 4, 2014

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