Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1422264

Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon

Observation date: April 28, 2026
Submitted by: madamirie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: warm sunny day 70 degrees, warm ridgetop, feeding on Deer Plant (Acmispon glaber), intermitent wind
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 29, 2026
Coordinator notes: Likely an acmon, but if you were on the road connecting Kings City and Carmel, Plebejus monticola occurs as well and the broad hindwing orange might fit one of thosse-without knowing where you were and seeing the habitat, acmon is more likely-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County