Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424826

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 11, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I know the first pic, female, is the Melissa, and I believe the male is also Melissa (didn't get a photo of it, but in flight I saw the underside had orange spotting along the edges)
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 14, 2026
Coordinator notes: You are correct on all accounts. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County