Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1093430

European Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus

Observation date: August 02, 2016
Submitted by: skyrie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I couldn't tell if the wings are blue because I didn't see the butterfly from the top.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: April 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: This individual represents a fairly new species to North America, introduced from Europe. It has been expanding its range since first observed in Mirabel, Quebec (just outside of Montreal) in 2005. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec