Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366902

Greenish Blue
Plebejus saepiolus

Observation date: July 27, 2023
Submitted by: madamirie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: warming and possibly drinking in early morning sun, brisk morning, likely not yet out of the 60s, in very wet meadow close by large stream
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: August 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: Definitely a Greenish Blue. FW ventral spotting and dorsal FW match perfectly for a female Greenish Blue, particularly those found toward the coast.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Tehama County