Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1423638

Common Alpine
Erebia epipsodea

Observation date: May 26, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw several, though could only get a photo of this one. In same general area as the Western Tailed Blues - near a stream/riparian area in the middle of sagebrush country
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 31, 2026
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...a newly emerged male taking up minerals...a beauty! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County