Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1305058

Boisduval's Blue
Plebejus icarioides

Observation date: May 17, 2020
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Day went from sunny to overcast. Courtship behaviors. Did not relocate butterflies in 2021, weather cool and cloudy when lupine flowers were budding out.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 05, 2021
Coordinator notes: Based on lupine association and white rings around the spots, these are more likely Boisduval's Blues...Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Multnomah County