Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1264618

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: July 12, 2020
Submitted by: Harry Forbes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm and sunny. Feeding on flowers in a mountain meadow.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 15, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct....a male Melissa Blue at milkweed. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Park County

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