Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 978167

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: June 07, 2014
Submitted by: cfleeman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very small butterfly, less than an inch in size.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: Its small size is why its called a Pygmy Blue, the smallest butterfly in north america-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County