Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1403335

Observation date: June 11, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My guess is a male silvery blue but a worn one. Nectaring on golden-banner (Thermopsis sp.). In a sloping meadow (ski run) in alpine forest. Sunny, pleasantly warm, slight breeze at most.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 12, 2025
Coordinator notes: nice to know these are still present on Sandia Peak area
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County