Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1123320

Greenish Blue
Plebejus saepiolus

Observation date: June 27, 2017
Submitted by: RobertWeeden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 70 F, sunny. Open meadow at the edge of a pond. There were quite a few blues, of several species at this location. Landing frequently but not on any particular plant - often on the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: September 22, 2017
Coordinator notes: Hope you are not shocked by the genus name here, assigned by the website. It is out of date re taxonomy and nomenclature.
Checklist region(s): Fairbanks North Star, United States, Alaska