Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401003

Western Tailed-Blue
Cupido amyntula

Observation date: May 01, 2025
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen flying around Astragalus plants and adjacent foliage in an area that is largely open grassy meadows with isolated old Oaks. Many Oak are burned, possibly multiple years ago. Weather warm, locally clear, slightly breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 02, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County