Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1331789

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: July 07, 2022
Submitted by: Eric Hartshaw
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...a relatively common butterfly in the lowlands. Here in Montrose I have recorded it from April to December (latest Dec. 5 last year). There seems to be little doubt anymore that this little butterfly is a year-around resident species. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mesa County

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