Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 974315

Spring Azure
Celastrina ladon

Observation date: May 16, 2014
Submitted by: lmreid71
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dorsal was bright blue, which is what drew my attention. It was puddling, drinking nutrients from the moist ground in a ditch-like area near some baseball fields. Beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the 70s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: vitaly charny
Verified date: May 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Jefferson County