Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1066033

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: September 19, 2015
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many of these blues were on what may have been Goosefoot plants next to trail in shoreline area of Emma Wood State Beach. Other plants nearby included salt grass and Fiddleneck flowers. Sunny morning with temps in the 70's F and light sea breezes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County