Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Ellis' Dotted-Blue
Euphilotes ellisi

Observation date: September 04, 2025
Submitted by: ASchmierer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As seen in first photo, it appears to be ovipositing. It stayed in this pose for maybe 20 seconds. Sunny and about 75 degrees. (Looked in same area on previous day when cloudy and about 63 degrees and did not find the butterfly)
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: yes, that's the spot. thanks so much for the flied notes and extra pics!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County