Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368414

Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: August 15, 2023
Submitted by: PaulaLyons
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many specimens seen flying and briefly lighting field of wildflowers along the Truckee Marsh Trail, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. I believe the flower this one lit upon is the Common California Aster. Bright morning sunlight, clear day, around 69F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, El Dorado County