Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418490

Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus

Observation date: November 17, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Blue taking nutrients from moist riverbed sand within the Rio Grande of Leasburg Dam State Park, NM. The afternoon was warm, breezy, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 06, 2026
Coordinator notes: thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County