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Hemiargus ammon
I am leaning towards Miami Blue {Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri} - help?
Spotted on Dec 22, 2013
Submitted on Jan 16, 2014
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Unfortunately, I don't think a specific ID is possible with these images. Both the Nickerbean Blue and Miami Blue are extremely similar in coloration with difference in outerwing spots:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/12869/bgpa...
According to Bugguide, Miami Blue is state and federally endangered.
I would say you are safe putting Cyclargus sp. in your scientific name section.
Perhaps you have some local resources that have better range information for the two species that might help you figure out which one it is.