Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379940

Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: May 19, 2024
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a weedy patch near the edge of mixed conifers and a stream with lots of buckwheat. Leaning towards Plebejus lupini (f).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: I collected a few lupini on Mt. Shasta and on Mt. Ashland so yours likely are that species, but may differ than the alpine ones on Mt. Shasta.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County