Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus

Observation date: July 29, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual blues were photographed at the La Mancha constructed wetland, adjacent to the levee of the Rio Grande, nectaring, puddling, and displaying. Plants visited were alkali Swainson's pea and white sweetclover. The afternoon was hot, humid, breezy, and under a partially cloudy sky.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Jim!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County

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