Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas

Observation date: August 29, 2019
Submitted by: Naturepix
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Captured this butterfly near a grassy field with grass that is mowed and a butterfly meadow with 2 foot high grasses. Photos submitted have not been enhanced in any way.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 03, 2019
Coordinator notes: It is pretty worn, the tails have worn off. But the two orange spots are diagnostic. It is a slightly purplish blue, but I have never seen one as vivid as this.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Seneca County