Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: July 02, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was ovipositing on Eriogonum var Grande Rubescens in organic pollinator garden. I know the seasons for Acmon and Lupine Blues overlap this month but as far as I have read only Acmon utilizes E. Grande Rubescens as a host plant. Sunny day in the 70's F.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 04, 2016
Coordinator notes: There is an acmon type entity that utilizes buckwheats. Subspecies monticola of the Lupine Blue should have completed its flight near the coast by now.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County