Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323800

Western Pine Elfin
Callophrys eryphon

Observation date: May 07, 2022
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Partly sunny with high thin clouds, very windy, extremely dry, warm with temp in low 70s F. One seen struggling against the wind to land on a grass stem. Once on the stem, it clamped down with its midlegs hanging on for dear life. With the strong winds it was whipped back/forth and up/down, but held on. Hard to get a decent photo with all the movement.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: you did OK despite the wind. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County