Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1260567

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: July 06, 2020
Submitted by: Jebflutterby
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was on a low-lying dune at Seabright State Beach (Santa Cruz CA) which is vegetated with native dune species - beach evening primrose, beach burr, and pink and yellow sand verbenas. Temp in the low 70's; no particular wind. Photo by Nan Moore.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 15, 2020
Coordinator notes: Lupine Blues have not yet been found in Santa Cruz County, they are in Monterey County. If there, they would likely be inland where buckwheats grow.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Cruz County