Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1249600

Greenish Blue
Plebejus saepiolus

Observation date: May 23, 2020
Date notes: 70 degrees and breezy. Nectaring on willow. The only one I saw, and just about the only butterfly out that day.
Submitted by: anneepierce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: June 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: This is the Greenish Blue, Plebejus saepiolus. The Blue Copper is slightly larger, lacks the little hints of orange on the ventral hindwing, and has much more faded black spots on the ventral hindwing. This is a pretty early observation date for the Greenish Blue, so nice job!
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Rio Grande County