Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1056260

Eastern Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium pseudofea

Observation date: July 10, 2015
Submitted by: Ron Smith
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed at Fort De Soto Park. Though found as early as March in Pinellas, it is most common from late May through September at coastal flats and salt marshes where its host plant, glasswort, prevails.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Pinellas County