Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355586

Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: May 12, 2023
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were a couple of VERY FAST fluttering Marine Blues around the blooming Little Leaf Sumac and Potentilla in my back yard; these two photos don't appear to be the same individual (one more tattered). I call the one with a view of the upper wings a male; I think the other is also a male but a bit more difficult to tell. No one sat around very long to get their photo taken!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 13, 2023
Coordinator notes: fast flutterers indeed!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County