Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Marine Blue
Leptotes marina

Observation date: July 28, 2022
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was the most common species I saw in the open meadows around Capulin Springs; these are photos of two different individuals; I was confused by some individuals who seems to have more white in the under hindwing than my field guide???
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: a lovely male; yes, everywhere!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County