Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307059

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: August 11, 2021
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly Sunny, temp in upper 60s F., some breeze. One male seen perching and cruising, not really feeding at ~8,400 ft. elevation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 17, 2021
Coordinator notes: thanks, topper!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County

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