Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1054101

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: July 12, 2015
Submitted by: Selwyn Quan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A profusion of these small little butterflies were found on some plants I have tentatively identified as Australian saltbrush (Atriplex semibaccata) which is known to occur in the area?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: I don't know the answer to your plant question, sorry-Ken Davenport