Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377659

Boisduval's Blue
Plebejus icarioides

Observation date: July 08, 2021
Submitted by: tiki33wv
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: This blue is also known as the Lupine Blue and what is being commonly named the Lupine Blue is actually the Buckwheat Blue (P. lupini). Boisduval's Blue caterpillars feed only Lupine and so it makes sense to name them specifically for that plant. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Ouray County