Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1364657

'Rustic' Arctic Blue
Plebejus glandon rusticus

Observation date: July 18, 2023
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: Arctic Blue male...I also refer to these as the "Mountain Blue." It does occur at over timberline which is Arctic tundra in Colorado. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County