Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1132867

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: August 06, 2017
Submitted by: dingoqueen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: September 18, 2023
Coordinator notes: This is not a Acmon Blue but a Plebejus melissa annetta, they do look similar but normally on forewing outer edge there are few or no orange spots going up leading edge in P. acmon. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Utah, Weber County

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