Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231998

'Rustic' Arctic Blue
Plebejus glandon rusticus

Observation date: September 01, 2019
Submitted by: Mapper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very active in meadow area. Mostly on vegetation, but occasionally landing on stones. Difficult to get shot due to movement. Area of now removed portion of Holzwarth dude ranch. (south of Holzwarth historic site Rocky Mountain National Park)
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 31, 2019
Coordinator notes: The Arctic Blue, a very worn male since it is late in the season. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County