Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1333039

Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: July 12, 2022
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I saw 2 of these by cattails and lots of dense growth of plants surrounding a small pond at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge in Albuquerque.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: Judy, there is still no clear guidance on whether this guy is Acmon or Lupine Blue. I think the taxonomic momentum leans toward Lupine Blue, so I'll go with that. thanks for submitting!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County