Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1078713

Spring Azure
Celastrina ladon

Observation date: April 13, 2016
Submitted by: larrytip
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: April 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: Forewing not visible, so cannot be absolutely sure on species. Probably C. ladon, considering mid-April date this year, as these appear second after spring form C. neglecta.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Chesterfield County