Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381220

Pacific Dotted-Blue
Euphilotes enoptes

Observation date: May 31, 2024
Submitted by: TomPeterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of many (>5) very active individuals observed on this chaparral hillside with buckwheats in bloom. They appeared to be males, seldom and only briefly landing (getting the photo was a challenge), likely in search of females.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Clara County

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