Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1254019

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: June 10, 2020
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Riparian habitat next to small pond along creek with surround sage brush habitat, Great Basin.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: This may be the nominate subspecies-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County