Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085600

Observation date: June 17, 2016
Submitted by: John Koerner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed in dense undregrowth near stream, San Dimas Canyon Mountains, CA
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 20, 2016
Coordinator notes: A record for Callophrys mossii in that location would require actual collecting, fresh material and being able to examine the whole butterfly. Looks like a worn Western Brown Elfin to me, but granted the two species can look very similar-Ken Davenport