Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371960

Western Tailed-Blue
Cupido amyntula

Observation date: September 04, 2023
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Erigeron near Quemado lake. I think the markings on this one are better for Western Tailed, but I'm not certain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: I agree. not much orange.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Catron County