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  Sighting 1384637

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 28, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The coloration seems more Reakirt-like, with the purplish hue, but the underside doesn't match that, so it seems to be a Melissa.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: Melissa Blue is correct...and a male...females rarely all blue on the upperside and always have an orange band at the edge on the upper surface on both sets of wings (males have none). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County

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