Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1221960

Anna's Blue
Plebejus anna

Observation date: July 29, 2019
Date notes: Elevation approximately 8,000' amsl.
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In open area of pine/fur forest lots of wildflowers in the area. Approximately 8,400' amsl.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: These west slope "Melissa" looking blues are Anna Blues, generally larger than Melissa. NABA treats this as a Northern Blue-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Amador County