Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055010

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 30, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 21, 2015
Coordinator notes: Male Melissa or "Edwards" Blue. This is something of a pun with your observation on Lottis Creek. There is a "Lotis" Blue in California that is similar to this blue except as noted, it is spelled with only one "T" .
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County