Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366785

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: July 31, 2023
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals, both male and female, flying and perching on Buckwheat, Mustard and unknown thistle at the border between the trail and adjacent meadow, along with other Blues species, Dainty Sulphur, White Checkered Skippers, and Cabbage Whites. There was a lot of activity, but a lack of Hairstreaks that normally were present in this location. Slight summer rainfall event noted at the time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County