Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: July 22, 2022
Submitted by: tjunderwood
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: Acmon and Lupine Blues are virtually inseparable from photos alone and taxonomists are trying to tease out the differences. I think the ones in NM mountains will prove to be Lupine Blues, so I'll go with that.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County