Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1314266

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: September 14, 2021
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female, nectaring on aster
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 13, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County

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