Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1257834

Melissa Arctic
Oeneis melissa

Observation date: July 01, 2020
Submitted by: Rick Sinnott
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mating pair on alpine tundra at about 5,200 feet elevation. Photo of individual is one of mating pair.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: February 07, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna