Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146578

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: July 17, 2013
Submitted by: crx2aj3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On dotted horsemint, common in this patch of early successional habitat on an old parking lot
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: October 18, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Albany County, United States, New York

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