Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1003956

Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas

Observation date: August 20, 2014
Submitted by: Jacksenzig
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is an interesting one. It was about 20% smaller than an Eastern Tailed Blue but showed bluish when it flew. The spots on the hind wing are too long and don't match any blue in the gallery but the forewings are like an ETB. It does seem to have a tails. What is it?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: November 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: Aberration of ETB. RARE
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Juneau County