Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: July 04, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: The dotted-blues do not have any metallic spots at the edge of the hindwing. The "Lupine" Blues (actually should be called "Buckwheat Blues") have the bluish to greenish shiny macules at the edge of the hindwing as you can clearly see in your very clear photograph. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County