Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1266511

Arctic Blue
Plebejus glandon

Observation date: August 05, 2020
Submitted by: Harry Forbes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on small yellow flowers at 10,000 feet elevation. Cannot explain the yellow spot near the base of hindwing...maybe from pollen. Otherwise, looks good for Arctic Blue.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: August 16, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Park County