Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1117901

Spring Azure
Celastrina ladon

Observation date: May 28, 2017
Date notes: partly cloudy and 57deg F
Submitted by: laurelwanrow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting on a Sensitive Fern, in my front townhouse garden which hosts 3-4 foot high Dogbane, Joe Pye Weed, Shasta Daisy, Turtleheads and a variety of other natives. Under partially cloudy skies. Had seen another flying over lawn to west of houses two days before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: January 10, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Fairfax County