Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301071

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: August 05, 2019
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen at Tayler River Catch & Release altitude 9300'
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: Again Nancy...a female P. melissa pseudosamuelis also. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County

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