Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1352756

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: October 16, 2022
Submitted by: COA1955
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The blue butterfly looks so tiny compared to the honey bee.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: Nice late season female Melissa Blue (last flight). The bee was closer to your camera lens. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Morgan County