Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379889

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: May 17, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your suggest ID is correct...a female (has the orange band on the forewings). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County

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