Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 517879

Northern Blue
Plebejus idas

Observation date: July 25, 2009
Submitted by: plex1ppus (plex1ppus)
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Can be abundant on North Baldy early-midsummer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: March 08, 2011
Coordinator notes: If these blues are found higher in elevation on the mountain, then these are likely P. idas, rather than P. melissa.
Checklist region(s): Spokane County, Washington, United States