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  Sighting 1384582

Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: June 30, 2024
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near McGill Camp trail on North face of Mount Pinos. Sunny day in the 70’s F. Assuming these are Icaricia (lupini) chlorina due to the top side coloring different from Acmon and lupini monticola, host plant association with Sulphur Buckwheat, and relatively high elevation of ~7000 ft. Note this one was in a large patch of Sulphur Buckwheat but landed on grass after being disturbed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: Yes, it is chlorina! That area is a prime locality for them-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County