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Acmon Blue Butterfly

Plebejus acmon

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this Acmon Blue butterfly walking the Ferry Point Loop Trail in Point Richmond, CA. It was about an inch tall.

Habitat:

Ferry Point Loop Trail in Point Richmond, CA.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Acmon Blue, eNature: FieldGuides: Species Detail

Species ID Suggestions

Acmon blue

Plebejus acmon

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JeanC.Fisher
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Comments (7)
misako
Thank you for the ID Jean--love your photo!
JeanC.Fisher
I just posted my own photo of one of these today. That's why I know what it is! LOL!
HemaShah
that too a storm with lightning that sparked a fire on Mt Diablo. !!
misako
Emma: I walked in Aquatic Park in Berkeley today and the weather was perfect. I live in Emeryville, so I am in the middle between Mt. Tam and Mt. Diablo. That's incredible that you had a storm today!
HemaShah
you are very welcome misako! How was the weather in Pt Richmond today? We had a storm at about 8 and then lightning . This caused a brush fire on MT Diablo. is Mt tamalpas nearer to you?
HemaShah
That's a very pretty butterfly and pic!

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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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