Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1322045

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: April 06, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring in the Rio Grande riverbed north of Calle del Norte Bridge. One individual observed on a warm and pleasant day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: Acmon and lupine blues are in a taxonomic dance for now, so there is no real way to kow which this is. I lean toward Acmon, but not with huge confidence.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County