Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1159828

Northern Azure
Celastrina lucia

Observation date: May 30, 2018
Submitted by: CathK
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Rubus pubescens. Habitat: wet-mesic mixed woods/sphagnum bog.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: March 09, 2022
Coordinator notes: Timing, as well as ventral hindwing marginal banding darker with checkered fringes more consistent with this species.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Clinton County