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Photo by dkstangeland
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Field Notes

Description:

A small blue moth found in the high Cascades in Central Oregon. About the size of a quarter.

Habitat:

Alpine

Notes:

This moth was spotted in the high Cascades on a lake shore. There were several flittering around the edge of the lake on the ground.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
bayucca
It is not a moth, but a butterfly from the Lycaenidae/Hairstreak family, also just called the "Blues". Some of the US folks might get closer for you.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2012

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