Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368390

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: August 12, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen flying, resting, and ovipositing on Atriplex. Location was in the Slinkard creek canyon along Hwy. 89 a couple miles above Antelope valley. Creek was flowing, many riparian plants and Willows were present along the creek, in an otherwise arid sagebrush and scattered Pinyon region. Steep canyon slopes. Atriplex was growing in the turnout. Warm, sunny 88 degrees, with very little breeze deep in the canyon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County