Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1322408

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: April 12, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual, along the Rio Grande, taking nectar from an annual borage in the Cryptantha genus. A few pygmy blues have been observed here in the past 2-3 weeks but were difficult to photograph until these tiny "belly flowers" emerged. The day was cool, under bright sun, and heavy W-to-E wind was shunted over this site by dense coyote willow growth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County