Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1175655

Greenish Blue
Plebejus saepiolus

Observation date: July 17, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: photos may be of different individuals. about 3 or 4 seen in the parking lot area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: August 16, 2018
Coordinator notes: Correct identification; the closely related Boisduval's Blue's ventral hindwing spots are ringed with much more white than the Greenish Blue's. It's easier to grasp the size of this tiny species (and most lycaenids) when they're dwarfed by tiny flowers, like these clovers.
Checklist region(s): Clear Creek County, United States, Colorado