Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379891

Northern Azure
Celastrina lucia

Observation date: May 17, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...looks like a newly emerged male...subspecies sidara east of the Continental Divide and may eventually prove to be a distinct species-level taxon other than lucia. The Celastrinas are a difficult group and currently they do not sort distinctly by genetics. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County