Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1073431

Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: June 14, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mistaken for an Acmon blue, but now thought to be Lupine Blue. Resting on the ground on a warm sunny day no beeeze, temp in high '70's at side of road near a swamp. Possibly absorbing salts and minerals from the dampish soil.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: February 11, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia