Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1417112

Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola

Observation date: November 16, 2025
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wow really late again . . . unseasonably warm and sunny . . . actually saw two individuals and they appeared to be doing a mating display; short possible coupling but didn't get a photo. Nothing really blooming anymore. They were hanging around on a broom dalea.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 16, 2025
Coordinator notes: yes, this late autumn activity is much out of character, but this species is very flexible.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County