Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209656

Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: June 13, 2019
Date notes: Warm with patches of clouds and sun.
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I realize that there's some disagreement as to Acmon/Lupine ranges. According to Pyle & LaBar, both can appear in BC. There seem to be some differences; Acmon is a lighter, less purple blue, and HW band is pinker and thicker than Lupine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia