Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373783

Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus

Observation date: November 03, 2023
Submitted by: Sherman84
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I discovered two specimens fluttering around the dry grass next to the parking lot at my place of employment in Gainesville FL. Being unfamiliar and blue I googled blue butterfly, which led me to misidentify it as a Miami Blue and cause a minor stir at work. I later got help identifying it after I contacted the local university.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: November 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Alachua County