Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1119889

Thorne's Juniper
Callophrys thornei

Observation date: June 10, 2017
Date notes: 64-74-61 temp air start to finish high low to mid 70's at 61 still groups of these flying! cool breeze cloud cover clearing at arrival and returning upon leaving. Dry no real rain for at least 2 months. some light sprinkles due to fog. very light very dry. lots of flowers still blooming.
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: read date notes lots of pink or reddish color like Nelsons, on T. cyprus Otay Mountain San Diego County
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 12, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): San Diego County, United States, California