Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379376

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: May 11, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of several individuals spotted feeding in the low trailside foliage. I was not able to get a very good shot of the lower wings but it does appear to have orange markings on both the fore (faint) and hind outer wings. Day was fair, 70-ish, with a slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County