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  Sighting 1322476

Spring Azure
Celastrina ladon

Observation date: April 15, 2022
Submitted by: jmgesell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Historically, I would assume this individual is a C. ladon based on the time of year, but I'm also now seeing reports of a spring flight of C. neglecta too. The ventral hindwing submarginal pattern seems darker than summer C. neglecta individuals in the area, but also not as dark as some definite C. ladon I've seen previous years nearby. Curious on your thoughts...thanks!
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: April 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: The venter aligns with ladon phenotype.