Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1344553

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: September 18, 2022
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: based my ID on the orange found on both under forewing and under hindwing; also the metallic blue in the circles on the hindwing
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 18, 2022
Coordinator notes: you figured it out. nice job!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County