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  Sighting 1287631

Northern Azure
Celastrina lucia

Observation date: April 01, 2021
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One fresh individual nectaring on willow. High thin clouds, temp in mid 50s. Dry conditions continue from last year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 11, 2021
Coordinator notes: Topper, a change is afoot. the dark black ventral spotting is consistent with Northern Azure rather than Echo.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County

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