Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372431

Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: August 30, 2023
Submitted by: bapeck8
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single marine blue showed up in my yard at the flowers of Salvia microphylla, hot lips. I saw it up close and well with Papilo binoculars. Then I obtained a single photo before it left. I didn't see it again after this initial sighting.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: This species really does need to take ritalin to slow down its fast erratic flights-Ken Davenport I already have this down for the Season Summary.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Shasta County