Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421204

Western Tailed-Blue
Cupido amyntula

Observation date: April 05, 2026
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, cool early, more seasonable than the past month- temp in the upper 50s F. Only one seen nectaring on a patch of blooming wild strawberries. Very surprised to see this species this early!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 06, 2026
Coordinator notes: this also is two weeks earlier than previous dates.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County