Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 940831

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: August 28, 2011
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found by diane brodeur, at lake cuyamaca on thistle. on calif riding and hiking trail in rancho cuyamaca state park. All features protected.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 05, 2013
Coordinator notes: I carry a mountain lion key chain and am actually paid to lead tour groups see mountain lions.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County