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Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini

Observation date: July 02, 2024
Submitted by: hasfitz5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: I can't be sure of ID without seeing the habitat and a possible host plant but the very large orange aurora on the hindwing is common in Lupine Blues which like higher elevations.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County