Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1402932

Cassius Blue
Leptotes cassius

Observation date: June 05, 2025
Submitted by: Keysgirl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cloudy humid day, slight SE breeze. Laying eggs on Crotalaria pallida (rattle box) in the immature green inflorescences. Several butterflies seen fling around mating and laying eggs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 08, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Monroe County