Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1165740

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: June 29, 2018
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed nectaring on fleabane-type composite in our backyard. Repeatedly returning to flowers. Allowed extremely close approach with cameras. Present for more than one hour here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 15, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States