Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1166761

Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: July 02, 2018
Submitted by: Christian.Nunes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single Marine Blue "mud puddling" with an assortment of other more regular species including 3 Taxiles Skippers, 8 Dun Skippers, 4 Northwestern Fritillaries, 1 Hoary Comma and 1 Northern Crescent.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: July 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: Correct ID. This tiny lycaenid has had a strong northward migration this year. I've already seen 3-4 in Larimer County, after not having seen any at all last year.
Checklist region(s): Boulder County, United States, Colorado