Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1326884

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 04, 2022
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly sunny, warm, windy, very dry. One seen nectaring on small yellow flowers. Very few food sources observed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 09, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks for getting out in these terrible conditions!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County

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