Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1262104

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: July 09, 2020
Submitted by: Harry Forbes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on alfalfa blooms. Warm and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: Melissa Blues are fairly routine in agricultural areas; maybe they place eggs on alfalfa . . .
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County

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