Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1357594

Western Tailed-Blue
Cupido amyntula

Observation date: May 31, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly attracted my attention by moving its wings in a way that moved the tails, the way hairstreaks tend to do. It was, along with several others of this species, in a grassy area in Turkey Canyon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: very little orange on this one
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Lincoln County