Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 729316

Greenish Blue
Plebejus saepiolus

Observation date: July 29, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Although early season flowers were out in full, including abundant lupines, only one blue was seen all day, in the very lowest meadow on the trail (elev. 4900'). Feeding on Achillea millefolium and Trifolium longipes. Temp. 68F
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: December 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Cascades Butterfly Project
Cascades Butterfly Protected Areas: Mt. Rainier National Park
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County