Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1329737

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 24, 2022
Submitted by: Rozelle Wright
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: butterflies fluttering around red flowers of legumes occasionally landing so I could get a photo. Sunny low 70s calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: small can be beautiful!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County