Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393356

Melissa Blue (includes Karner Blue)
Plebejus melissa

Observation date: August 29, 2024
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attending the plants still in flower including Liatris punctata (Blazing Star) and Grindelia squarrosa (Gumweed). Short grass prairie above Oldman River valley.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Alberta, Canada