Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1149339

Frosted Elfin
Callophrys irus

Observation date: May 25, 2014
Submitted by: crx2aj3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: February 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: Upon closer look at particularly the second photo, a small, dark spot is seen in the submarginal area of the ventral HW, more c/w C. irus as opposed to C. henrici. Great find!
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Albany County