Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1408351

European Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus

Observation date: July 18, 2025
Submitted by: Kim Hull
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, about 25 C. The butterfly was sitting on a slender vervain plant in a bee and butterfly garden at Monarch Park High School. It has also been seen sitting on a wild yarrow in the same garden. It, or another, has also been observed flying in the same vicinity.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 19, 2025
Coordinator notes: Unfortunately, Karners have been extirpated from Ontario. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario