Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1336916

Boisduval's Blue
Plebejus icarioides

Observation date: July 25, 2022
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, sunny day. Very light breeze, almost calm. Environment: Open meadow. Multiple butterflies of this species flying, nectaring and ovipositing. Today, sightings of this species limited to high meadow from Mary's Peak day use area to summit. Nectaring on oxeye daisy, western woolly sunflower. Ovipositing on lupine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County