Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377730

Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas

Observation date: April 06, 2024
Submitted by: Nicolehexel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed this butterfly in our field. Just searched it on the internet and found it may be a species that isn’t normally found in our area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: April 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: You can tell this species from the Northern Blue by small spots on bottom of hind wings, giving a light tail look. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Blount County