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