Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 697153

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 23, 2008
Submitted by: hjbarkey9
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was found flying along the Springs Creek trail in Steamboat Springs, CO. It was observed drinking water from rain puddles along the trail. The vegetation includes pines, aspen, cottonwood, and service berry bushes, etc. The day was in the low 80's, sunny and with no wind. The elevation is around 6500 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: I'll get back and confirm your IDs or make identifications to your collections from last year later. Be patient. Sorry for taking so long to get to these.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Routt County