Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1409269

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: July 25, 2025
Submitted by: zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flitting about E. fasciculatum along with other Icaricia. This particular individual crossed the trail, traveling between the Buckwheat plants, putting on a showy display as it perched on blossoms. Weather fair, slightly breezy, mid 70’s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 25, 2025
Coordinator notes: I'm going with acmon because monticola seems to have its flight period well over for the year including at its highest elevations. Acmon will use California Buckwheat as a host too at times-Ken
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County