Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1090207

Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: July 18, 2016
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of there blues observed sipping nectar from a yellow alpine wildflower. Elevation approximately 12,300 just above Old Army Pass.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 21, 2016
Coordinator notes: This is a subalpine Lupine Blue subspecies alpicola. Thanks for the plant association information and again a good record for a poorly recorded area.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Tulare County