Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209745

Pacific Dotted-Blue
Euphilotes enoptes

Observation date: June 14, 2019
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: about 80deg F. female ovipositing on what I believe is Eriogonum nudum. There is some "hairy maroon stuff" coming out of her cloaca. I think this is the only Euphilotes likely in this area? All photos are same individual. habitat shot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 14, 2019
Coordinator notes: Yes, no Bernardino Blues that far north-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County