Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 744062

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: September 25, 2012
Submitted by: ChaosPoppy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly appeared to be feeding on some kind of yellow daisys. I followed it for a bit, it was very fluttery, going from the flowers to the damp soil, it had rained very hard the night before for most of the evening. Hard to photograph :¦]
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 01, 2012
Coordinator notes: nice photos!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, San Juan County