Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1336970

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: August 02, 2022
Submitted by: DoomMarine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was seen fluttering around our farmyard in rural eastern central North Dakota. It often sat wings folded up, so it was pure luck taking the photo as it was about to take flight. The size with wings outstretched could fit in a quarter. The weather was 79°F and 73% humidity with no real breeze to speak of.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: August 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Dakota, Nelson County