Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 999564

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: August 05, 2014
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Few other blues also landing on same plant. Appeared to be feeding on this flower which was growing in a sandy soil about 300 feet from ocean in Carpinteria State Beach.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.