Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1152621

Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: January 29, 2018
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Landed on damp spot along dirt road.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 08, 2018
Coordinator notes: Keep that photo, I wonder if that is the sibling species being considered for description as a new species. That white band is rather distinctive on your individual-but I don't know what the new species looks like-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Orange County, United States, California