Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188607

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: September 10, 2018
Submitted by: Jebflutterby
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At Seabright State Beach, at the back of the beach about 200 yards from the bay near to the sea cliff. About a year ago, this area was planted with California native plants after pulling out all the ice plant. The butterfly was observed on Coast Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium) and CA golden bush (Ericameria ericoides).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 20, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Santa Cruz County, United States, California