Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1364072

Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis

Observation date: July 17, 2023
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying very close to the ground, hovering around and landing on some red (possibly Dudleya sp.) Day was warm with a slight ocean breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 18, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County

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