Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369426

Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola

Observation date: August 09, 2023
Submitted by: MikeandShelley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed in Horseshoe Meadows.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: My first impression was Boisduval's Blue because of the upperside and general markings and apparent size, but a close examination seem to indicate Reakirt's Blue, a much smaller blue with a hindwing spot above-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Inyo County