Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405024

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 26, 2025
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 29, 2025
Coordinator notes: A newly emerged male of the Melissa Blue...if you compare to the Silvery Blue you will see a difference in the shape of the wings...of course the undersides are quite distinctive that you already know how to recognize. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County