Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995765

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: July 31, 2014
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot day. Landed repeatedly on deerweed (lotus scoparius)in an area planted with native coastal sage scrub vegetation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: At this time of the year, Lupine Blues have completed their flights so identifying Acmon Blues gets easier-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County