Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1038378

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: March 24, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Kept landing on or by red-stemmed filaree, growing by the trail. Butterfly was not very active. Only saw two of these butterflies along the trail. Hot day, temp in 80s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 24, 2015
Coordinator notes: Identified as acmon based on the nature of the blue in this female, but be aware! Lupine Blues associated with Eriogonum fasciculatum are already appearing!-Ken Davenport