Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 729313

Great Arctic
Oeneis nevadensis

Observation date: July 29, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only a single individual was observed all day. This one seen at the trailhead (elev. 4550') feeding on Arnica latifolia.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: December 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Cascades Butterfly Project
Cascades Butterfly Protected Areas: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County