Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1344888

Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas

Observation date: September 21, 2022
Submitted by: EddieGarrity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was flitting about getting nectar from the many flower sprays of a large patch of Golden Rod plants, variety 'Fireworks'. It kept its distance from me. Finally I got a good picture, good enough to use.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: September 27, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Alexandria