Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1137811

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: August 21, 2017
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Perched on a grass awn in a dry canyon wash area. Appears to be ingesting something from the grass with its proboscis, and antennae are positioned downward close to the food source. Specimen is a male with blue dorsal color.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 29, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Deschutes County, United States, Oregon