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Acmon Blue

Plebejus acmon

Description:

The Acmon Blue (Plebejus acmon) is a North American butterfly. It ranges mainly in California but can be seen north to Oregon and south through Baja California. The tops of the wings are blue with dark edges in males and brown in females. Its underside is white with black spots for both sexes with a red-orange band on the hindwing.

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Acmon Blue
Plebejus acmon Acmon Blue


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2 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks bayucca

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Lycaenidae, Polyommatinae, Plebejus acmon, female.

pamsai
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pamsai

California, USA

Spotted on Oct 18, 2012
Submitted on Oct 19, 2012

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