Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1361400

Echo Azure
Celastrina echo

Observation date: June 18, 2023
Submitted by: Seth Mueller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very surprised to see this gynandromorph. It’s very cool to see such a rare genetic mutation in real life. Individual was flying around like any other butterfly, I thought they couldn’t.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 30, 2023
Coordinator notes: Very nice! I have some (maybe 3) transgender Orange Sulphurs!