Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus

Observation date: August 15, 2019
Submitted by: gregslak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late morning on a hot day in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Los Angeles, primarily coastal sage scrub, but including riparian areas with stream and lake habitats. Spotted this small Ceraunus Blue Butterfly on a White Sweetclover plant. Fast moving, did not remain still for long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 16, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.