Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1177115

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: August 06, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: probably about 100 individuals nectaring off mint plants covering about 100 square feet (rough estimate) along pond shoreline (other multiple butterflies were Common Buckeyes and Mylitta Crescents. All of the Acmon Blues looked incredibly fresh.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 06, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sonoma County, United States, California

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