Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391443

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: July 26, 2024
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on lone purple flower at bae of road, believe there was at least one Ruddy Copper there that took off when I stopped. I waited quite a while but it never returned.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Eureka County

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