Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424667

Clemence's Blue
Icaricia monticola

Observation date: June 07, 2026
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near Middle Sespe Creek trail. Sunny day in the 70’s F with breezes. Found during California Native Plant Society field trip! Should be subspecies or species Monticola on its only host plant California Buckwheat. Markings look pretty solid for Icaricia (lupini) monticola.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 10, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County