Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1040858

Echo Azure
Celastrina echo

Observation date: April 21, 2015
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: By far scarcer than the normal, lightly marked C echo form on this date. Many seasons this form is much more common, making me wonder whether warm weather discourages nigrescens, cool weather brings it out. Paler blue of C lucia dorsum not seen on any of dozens of Celestrinas seen this day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 21, 2015
Coordinator notes: Ssp. nigrescens, based on dorsal color.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Stevens County