Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 11, 2020
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear Sky, Temp in mid 70s F. Observed nectaring on yellow clover adjacent to intermittent watercourse.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County

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