Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1211601

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 21, 2019
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At the MNA Karner Blue Butterfly Preserve. Most individuals seemed to be located in areas where lupine was no longer blooming.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: June 25, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Newaygo County