Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398919

Desert Elfin
Callophrys fotis

Observation date: April 22, 1993
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Calm, warm morning. Observed a number of them basking on desert shrubs. Would fly up and land right away when disturbed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 24, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County

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