Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1408002

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: June 27, 2025
Submitted by: Pkleinsasser
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot, relatively calm wind, 89 degrees. Found in a salt marsh area where its host plants are, sea purslane and Annual Seepweed. Found three western Pygmy blue flying and landing in this area.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 17, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, St. Johns County