Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1291186

Alberta Arctic
Oeneis alberta

Observation date: May 20, 2021
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: perhaps 15 seen in large patch of fescue; sunny, mid-60s, windy. I include pix of three different individuals.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 21, 2021
Coordinator notes: has been seen at this locality before; nice to see that it persists, despite drought, etc. This is endemic ssp. capulinensis.
Checklist region(s): Colfax County, New Mexico, United States