Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1278651

Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: October 30, 2020
Date notes: -None-
Submitted by: ishaan2009
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Certain that this is a Ceraunus Blue. I am located in Los Angeles so this has a slightly different variation with two spots near the “tail”. Very fast and was (defending?) a patch of peppers. We also have many others near Wax Apple shrubs/trees. They do really seem to be fighting over that shrub. I am pleased to be the first to record a specimen of such in the Pasadena area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: Ceraunus Blues do get into Los Angeles County but this appears to be within the variation range of the Marine Blue.-Ken Davenport