Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1248902

Echo Azure
Celastrina echo

Observation date: May 18, 2020
Submitted by: anneepierce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were quite a few individuals cruising up and down a dry creek bed, but this was the only one who stopped long enough for a photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: June 01, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct. Typically a very common species in the spring and early summer in the foothills/mountains of Colorado.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, El Paso County